Who Owns History? Elgin’s Loot and the Case for Returning Plundered Treasure

Title

Who Owns History? Elgin’s Loot and the Case for Returning Plundered Treasure

Creator

Geoffrey Robertson

Publisher

Biteback Publishing Ltd

Date

2020

Description

The biggest question in the world of art and culture concerns the return of property taken without consent. Throughout history, conquerors or colonial masters have taken artefacts from subjugated peoples, who now want them returned from museums and private collections in Europe and the USA.
Who Owns History? delves into the crucial debate over the Elgin Marbles, but also offers a system for the return of cultural property based on human rights law principles that are being developed by the courts.

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