The Medici conspiracy : the illicit journey of looted antiquities, from Italy's tomb raiders to the world's greatest museums
Watson, Peter, 1943-2006
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Eight Apuleian vases from the 4th century BC are discovered in the swimming pool of a German-based art smuggler. More valuable than the recovery of the vases, however, is the discovery of the smuggler's card index detailing his deals and dealers. This real-life story exposes the network behind the illegal trade in ancient artefacts.
Main title:
The Medici conspiracy : the illicit journey of looted antiquities, from Italy's tomb raiders to the world's greatest museums / Peter Watson and Cecilia Todeschini.
Imprint:
New York : PublicAffairs, c2006.
Collation:
xx, 379 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
1586484028
Dewey class:
363.2'5962
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
198694
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