British Museum Press Forlag
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Pots, Prints and Politics: Ceramics with an Agenda, from the 14th to the 20th Century (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
Examines how European and Asian ceramics in the domestic sphere challenged convention and tackled socio-political issues.
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The British Museum Guide: (English) (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
This is a perfect companion for visitors who want to savour the highlights of the collection.
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Nero: the man behind the myth (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
Takes a fresh look at the life of Nero (r. AD 54–68), providing insight into the inner conflicts of a Roman society in transition and challenging preconceptions of a figure dismissed by a hostile source-tradition as tyrannical, deluded and ineffectual.
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Object in Focus: A'a: a deity from Polynesia (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
Surrendered by Islanders, captured as a trophy in a burst of missionary zeal, then shipped to England to begin a new life as an object of curiosity and fascination - this is the story of a constantly transforming idol.
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Precious Treasures from the Diamond Throne: Finds from the Site of the Buddha’s Enlightenment (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
Brand new research on the place where Buddha attained enlightenment: the temple site of Bodhgaya in eastern India.
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Feminine power: the divine to the demonic (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
An exciting, wide-ranging exploration of the power and diversity of female figures of worship in world cultures and belief systems, from the ancient world to today.
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Sailing the Monsoon Winds in Miniature: Understanding Indian Ocean Boat Models (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
This book explores how models of non-European watercrafts - specifically those from the Indian Ocean - commonly found in museum collections in the UK and throughout the world can help us to understand traditional boats and boat-building practices, some of which no longer exist.
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Artists making books: poetry to politics (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)Levering: 6 - 9 hverdage
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Late Hokusai: Society, Thought, Technique, Legacy (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
A ground-breaking publication providing new insights into Katsushika Hokusai, one of the world’s most celebrated artists with authors from the UK, Europe,... Læs mere
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Greek and Roman Medicine at the British Museum: The Instruments and Accoutrements of Ancient Medicine (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
Most accounts of the history of Greek and Roman medicine are based on ancient medical texts. As a... Læs mere
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Pharaoh: art and power in ancient Egypt (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)Levering: 6 - 9 hverdage
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