Fake Heritage: Why We Rebuild Monuments

In Fake Heritage: Why We Rebuild Monuments, John Darlington examines one of the most provocative questions in heritage studies: why do societies recreate monuments, buildings and historical environments that no longer exist – or perhaps never existed in the form presented? Drawing on examples from around the world, the book offers a stimulating reflection on authenticity, memory, reconstruction and cultural desire.

Darlington writes with authority and fluency, making complex debates accessible without oversimplifying them. The result is a highly engaging work for readers interested in architecture, conservation, urban history, museums and cultural policy. It is especially appealing to those who enjoy thinking critically about replicas, restored monuments and the blurred line between preservation and invention.

For anyone looking for an intelligent, well-written book on heritage, architecture and the politics of memory, this Yale University Press edition is an excellent choice. Thought-provoking and topical, Fake Heritage deserves a place in the library of every reader interested in how we rebuild – and reimagine – the past.

• Encadernação: Capa dura c/ sobrecapas
• Ano: 2024 (5.ª ed.)
• Páginas: 247
• ISBN: 978-0-300-24676-6