Loot: The Battle Over the Stolen Treasures of the Ancient World

Title: Loot: The Battle Over the Stolen Treasures of the Ancient World Author: Sharon Waxman ISBN: 9780805086539 Publisher: Brécourt Academic Published: 2008 Binding: Hardcover Language: English Condition: Used: Very Good Clean, unmarked copy with some edge wear. Good binding. Dust jacket included if issued with one. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders. Art 1617003 Publisher Description: A journey across four continents to the heart of the conflict over who should own the great works of ancient art Why are the Elgin Marbles in London and not on the Acropolis? Why do there seem to be as many mummies in France as there are in Egypt? Why are so many Etruscan masterworks in America? For the past two centuries, the West has been plundering the treasures of the ancient world to fill its great museums, but in recent years, the countries where a