{"product_id":"9781836391081","title":"Plunder? : How Museums Got Their Treasures by Justin M. Jacobs","description":"In this thought-provoking work, historian Justin M. Jacobs challenges the widely accepted belief that many of Western museums' treasures were acquired by imperialist plunder and theft. His account re-examines the allegedly immoral provenance of Western collections, advocating for a nuanced understanding of how artefacts reached Western shores. Jacobs examines the perspectives of Chinese, Egyptian and other participants in the global antiquities trade over the past two and a half centuries, revealing that Western collectors were often willingly embraced by locals. This collaborative dynamic, largely ignored by contemporary museum critics, unfolds a narrative that may lead to hope and promise for a brighter, more equitable future.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307708526965,"sku":"9781836391081","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781836391081.jpg?v=1762804998","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781836391081","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}