{"product_id":"9781836391081","title":"Plunder?","description":"Author: Justin M. Jacobs\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781836391081\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Jan 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 216\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this thought-provoking new work, historian Justin M. Jacobs challenges the widely accepted belief that much of Western museums' treasures were acquired by imperialist plunder and theft. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe account re-examines the allegedly immoral provenance of Western collections, advocating for a nuanced understanding of how artefacts reached Western shores. Jacobs examines the perspectives of Chinese, Egyptian and other participants in the global antiquities trade over the past two and a half centuries, revealing that Western collectors were often willingly embraced by locals. This collaborative dynamic, largely ignored by contemporary museum critics, unfolds a narrative of hope and promise for a brighter, more equitable future  a compelling reassessment of one of the institutional pillars of the Enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46857108848798,"sku":"ADS-9781836391081","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781836391081.jpg?v=1779154657","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781836391081","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}