 | Ancient Marbles to American Shores: Classical Archaeology in the United States Subjects: Classical antiquities; Archaeology -- United State -- History -- 20th century; Archaeological museums and collections -- United States -- Influence; Uncovers the history of classical archaeology as a discipline in the United States from the Revolutionary War to today. Along the way Dyson discusses the development of American museums and the changing perceptions Americans have had of the classical past. Dyson Stephen L. : Stephen L. Dyson is Professor of Classics at the State University of New York, Buffalo, past President of the Archaeological Institute of America, and author of Community and Society in Roman Italy. |
