World Antiquarianism: Comparative Perspectives

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Edited by Alain SchnappWith Lothar von Falkenhausen, Peter N. Miller, and Tim Murray The term antiquarianism refers to engagement with the material heritage of the past—an engagement that preceded the modern academic discipline of archaeology. Antiquarian activities result in the elaboration of particular social behaviors and the production of tools for exploring the collective memory. This book is the first to compare antiquarianism in a global context, examining its roots in the ancient Near East, its…