ISBN: 9780415276306 - scholars, travellers and trade: the pioneer years of the national museum of antiquities in leiden, 1818-1840 (6 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 182 pp., illustrations, bibliography, index. 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.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Gebunden. Zustand: New. Ruurd B. Halbertsma is Curator of the Classical Department at the National Museum of Antiquities, Leiden, The Netherlands.Today, the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden is internationally known for its outstanding archaeological collections. Yet it.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 208 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. The reputation of the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden for its outstanding archaeological collections stems from an insignificant assortment of artefacts used by Leiden University. How did this transformation occur? This text shows that the appointment of Caspar Reuvens as Professor of Archaeology in 1818 was the crucial turning point. Num Pages: 200 pages, 25 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DDN; 3JH; GM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476. . 2003. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 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.…