Loot : Britain and the Benin Bronzes
Phillips, Barnaby2022
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In 1897, Britain responded to the killing of a group of officials by razing an empire to the ground. The men had been travelling to the ancient Kingdom of Benin, in what is now Nigeria, when they were ambushed and killed by local soldiers. Just six weeks later, the British had exacted their revenge, set Benin aflame, exiled the king and annexed the territory. They also made off with some of Africa's greatest works of art. This is the story of the 'Benin Bronzes', their creation, removal, and what should happen to them now.
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Loot : Britain and the Benin Bronzes / Barnaby Phillips.
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London : Oneworld, 2022.
Collation:
400 pages ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9780861543137 (pbk)
Dewey class:
730.9'669730.9669
Language:
English
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BRN:
3294779
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