Hidden heritage : rediscovering Britain's relationship with the Orient
Manji, Fatima2022
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Why was there a Turkish mosque adorning Britain's most famous botanic garden in the 18th century? And more importantly, why is it no longer there? How did one of the great symbols of an Indian king's power, a pair of Persian-inscribed cannon, end up in rural Wales? And who is the Moroccan man that stole British hearts depicted in a long forgotten portrait hanging in a west London stately home? Throughout Britain's galleries and museums, civic buildings and stately homes, relics can be found that beg these questions and more. 'Hidden Heritage' recontextualises the relationship between Britain and the people and societies of the Orient. In her journey across Britain exploring cultural landmarks, Fatima Manji searches for a richer and more honest story of a nation struggling with identity and the legacy of empire.
Main title:
Author:
Manji, Fatima, author
Imprint:
UK : Vintage, 2022.
Collation:
291 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: London: Chatto & Windus, 2021.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781529110951 (pbk. :)
Language:
English
Subject:
Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- AsiaAsia -- Foreign relations -- Great BritainGreat Britain -- Foreign relations -- Islamic countriesIslamic countries -- Foreign relations -- Great BritainGreat Britain -- Foreign relations -- HistoryGreat Britain -- Ethnic relations -- HistoryPolitics and Government
BRN:
93769