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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis academic book, which reads like an extended journal article with documentation in notes at the end of each chapter, proves fascinating in light of the Iraqi war and plunder of Iraq's antiques. 'The Great American Plunder of Persia's Antiquities' provides provocative food for thought about long-term U.S. involvement in the Middle East. * Sir Read Alot Book Review *
This academic book, which reads like an extended journal article with documentation in notes at the end of each chapter, proves fascinating in light of the Iraqi war and plunder of Iraq's antiques. 'The Great American Plunder of Persia's Antiquities' provides provocative food for thought about long-term U.S. involvement in the Middle East. * Sir Read Alot Book Review *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Arthur Upham Pope and Persian Artifacts Chapter 4 The Opening of Persia to Foreign Archaeology, 1923-1930: The Antiquities Law of 1930 Chapter 5 The Rush to Persia by American Museums Chapter 6 Expedition to Persepolis by the Oriental Institute Chapter 7 American Pressure and Persian Surrender Chapter 8 Persepolis Expedition's New Field Director and New Concession Chapter 9 Schmidt's Airplane and Turbulence in Iran-America Relations Chapter 10 The Final Phase, 1937-1941: A Tale of Deceit and Coercion Chapter 11 Index Chapter 12 About the Author
