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Explore the deep connection between classical antiquity and modern Greek identity in this extensively illustrated study by Yannis Hamilakis. Published by Oxford University Press, this book examines how archaeology and ancient ruins helped build the modern Greek national imagination. From the foundation of the Greek state in the nineteenth century to the ongoing Elgin marbles controversy, this work tracks how history and archaeology influence one another. It provides a detailed look at how national identity has shaped archaeological practices from the nineteenth century through the present day. The text covers diverse and significant topics, including the role of archaeology under dictatorial regimes, making it a vital resource for those interested in history, archaeology, and the arts.

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This Oxford University Press publication provides an extensively illustrated study of Greek antiquity and archaeology.

Author Yannis Hamilakis examines the relationship between classical ruins and the production of the modern Greek nation.

The book covers historical topics such as the role of antiquities in the foundation of the nineteenth-century Greek state.

Readers can explore complex subjects including the Elgin marbles controversy and archaeology under dictatorial regimes.

This scholarly work traces how national imagination has shaped archaeological practice from the nineteenth century to today.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
04 October 2009
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22 January 2009

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