Description: The British Consular Service in the Aegean and the Collection of Antiquities for the British Museum by Lucia Patrizio Gunning Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The book tells the story of how the British consular service in the Aegean, in the years of the British protectorate of the Ionian Islands (1815-1864) became an agency for the retrieval, excavation and collection of antiquities eventually destined for the British Museum. Exploring the historical, political and diplomatic circumstances that allowed the consular service to develop from a chartered company into a state run institution under the direction of the Foreign Office, it provides a unique perspective on the intersection of state policy, private ambition, and the collecting of antiquities. Drawing extensively on consular correspondence, the study sets out several challenges to current views. For those interested in the history of travel in the Levant, or more generally in the Grand Tour, the book presents an alternative point of view that challenges the travellers descriptions of the region. The book also intersects with British diplomatic history, providing an insight into the consuls in both their official and private circumstances, and comparing their situation under the Levant Company with that of the Foreign Office run consular service. The complex political situation in the Aegean at the time of the take over of the service is examined along with the political and commercial roles of the consuls, their daily dealings with the Greeks and Ionians, and also with the Ottoman authorities. Through private correspondence, it shows how the consuls reflected the belief that Greek, Egyptian, Babylonian, Roman and other antiquities would be better looked after in a British, French, German or American museum, than by the people, and in the countries, they were created for. In particular, the book illuminates the public/private nature of the consuls role, the way they worked with, but independently of, government, and it reveals how Britain was able to acquire major pieces of sculpture from the nineteenth century Aegean. Author Biography Lucia Patrizio Gunning gained her PhD at University College London. She is a historian, linguist and freelance journalist. She has written about Lord Byron and the struggle for Greek independence, British travellers views of the Abruzzi, and the connections between Italian immigrants in London. She is currently researching British consuls involvement in the procurement of antiquities in Italy. Details ISBN 1138376167 ISBN-13 9781138376168 Title The British Consular Service in the Aegean and the Collection of Antiquities for the British Museum Author Lucia Patrizio Gunning Format Paperback Year 2018 Pages 234 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:124470639; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781138376168
Book Title: The British Consular Service in the Aegean and the Collection of
Number of Pages: 234 Pages
Publication Name: British Consular Service in the Aegean and the Collection of Antiquities for the British Museum
Language: English
Publisher: Routledge
Subject: Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, General, Museum Studies, International Relations / Diplomacy
Publication Year: 2018
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 16 Oz
Author: Lucia Patrizio Gunning
Subject Area: Art, Travel, Political Science, History
Item Length: 9.2 in
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback
