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Scholars, Travellers and Trade

by R. B. Halbertsma
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Today, the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden is internationally known for its outstanding archaeological collections. Yet its origins lie in an insignificant assortment of artefacts used for study by Leiden University. How did this transformation come about?
Ruurd Halbertsma has delved into the archives to show that the appointment of Caspar Reuvens as Professor of Archaeology in 1818 was the crucial turning point. He tells the dramatic story of Reuvens' struggle to establish the museum, with battles against rival scholars, red tape and the Dutch attitude of neglect towards archaeological monuments. This book throws new light on the process of creating a national museum, and the difficulties of convincing society of the value of the past.
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Publisher: Taylor and Francis

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  • Release date: June 2, 2004

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  • ISBN: 9781134475261
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  • ISBN: 9781134475261
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Business History Nonfiction

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Lexile® Measure:1350
Text Difficulty:11-12

Today, the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden is internationally known for its outstanding archaeological collections. Yet its origins lie in an insignificant assortment of artefacts used for study by Leiden University. How did this transformation come about?
Ruurd Halbertsma has delved into the archives to show that the appointment of Caspar Reuvens as Professor of Archaeology in 1818 was the crucial turning point. He tells the dramatic story of Reuvens' struggle to establish the museum, with battles against rival scholars, red tape and the Dutch attitude of neglect towards archaeological monuments. This book throws new light on the process of creating a national museum, and the difficulties of convincing society of the value of the past.
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Business History Nonfiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Taylor and Francis

    Kindle Book
    Release date: June 2, 2004

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781134475261
    Release date: June 2, 2004

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781134475261
    File size: 25794 KB
    Release date: June 2, 2004

    Open EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781134475261
    File size: 25777 KB
    Release date: June 2, 2004

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
    Open EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    Lexile® Measure: 1350
    Text Difficulty: 11-12