Memorandum On The Subject Of The Earl Of Elgin's Pursuits In Greece (1815)

Memorandum On The Subject Of The Earl Of Elgin�������s Pursuits In Greece (1815) is a historical document written by Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin. The book details his controversial pursuit of ancient Greek artifacts, including the famous Elgin Marbles, during his time as the British Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century. The memorandum provides a detailed account of the negotiations and transactions that took place between Elgin and the Ottoman authorities, as well as the methods used to remove the sculptures from the Parthenon in Athens. The book also includes a defense of Elgin's actions, arguing that he acted in the best interests of preserving the artifacts and making them accessible to the wider world.The memorandum is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex and controversial history of the Elgin Marbles, which remain a topic of debate and dispute to this day. It offers a unique perspective on the motivations and justifications behind the removal of the sculptures, as well as the attitudes towards cultural heritage and ownership during the colonial era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.