The first survey of the many redesigned and imitation historical landmarks and objects that dot the globe What happens when the past-or, more specifically, a piece of cultural heritage-is fabricated? From 50 replica Eiffel Towers located around the world to Saddam Hussein's reconstructions of ancient cities, examples of forged heritage are widespread. Some are easy to dismiss as blatant frauds (the Piltdown Man), while others adhere to honest copying or respectful homage (the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee). This compelling book examines copies of historic buildings, faux archaeological sit Fake Heritage : Why We Rebuild Monuments - John Darlington od authora John Darlington a nakladatelství za skvělé ceny na e-shopu Martinus. cz.
| Autor |
John Darlington |
| Jazyk |
anglický |
| Počet stran |
248 |
| Rok vydání |
2020 |
| Nakladatelství |
Yale University Press |
