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Preserving the past / E. R. Chamberlin

by E. Chamberlin

This book explores how global attitudes towards heritage conservation have evolved, examining the efforts of governments, organisations and individuals to preserve, restore and recreate historic buildings and artefacts.

Accession 322 ISBN 0460043641 Publisher Dent & Sons
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