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- Title
The Inheritance of Empire and the Ruins of Rome in French Colonial Algeria.
- Authors
Ford, Caroline
- Abstract
An essay is presented that explores historical preservation and the relationship between imperialism and archaeology in Algeria. The author reflects on links between French colonial history and the archaeological research and excavation of Roman antiquities. Emphasis is given to topics such as mass tourism and colonial exhibitions, cultural inheritance, and the impact of decolonization.
- Subjects
ALGERIA; AFRICA; FRENCH colonies; HISTORY of archaeology; HISTORIC preservation; IMPERIALISM &; history; ROMAN antiquities; HISTORY; ANTIQUITIES; CIVILIZATION
- Publication
Past & Present, 2015, p57
- ISSN
0031-2746
- Publication type
Essay
- DOI
10.1093/pastj/gtu016