Cyprus in the 19th century AD - British Museum Classical Colloquium

The 22nd British Museum Classical Colloquium, held in December
1998, was dedicated to the memory of the late Professor Olivier
Masson. Throughout his long career his over-riding enthusiasm was
in the study of the archaeological heritage of Cyprus, in
particular through the collection of the British Museum.
Contributors, from Europe and America, write about the major
sites, the convictions and motives of those who investigated
them, the political background, the movement of antiquities to
major European museums and the ensuing rivalry between these
institutions. The discussions show that we can, and indeed must,
learn from the triumphs and the mistakes of the 19th century with
regard to how we study, exploit and preserve a country's
archaeological heritage. The book is a major contribution to the
historiography of Cypriot studies.