Title: The Parthenon marbles
Subtitle: the case for reunification
First published: 2008
Description: In 1801, Lord Elgin removed some of the Parthenon's most beautiful sculptures to Britain, sparking a controversy which continues to this day. Hitchens recounts the history of the Elgin Marbles, and forcefully argues for their return to Greece.
Subjects: Repatriation, Classical antiquities thefts, Elgin marbles, Cultural property, History, Theft, Great britain, antiquities
Places: Great Britain, Greece
Time periods: 19th century
LC classification: NB92 .H585 2008