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The removal of sculptures and other material from the Acropolis in Athens was even controversial in the 1800s and 1810s. Find out more about a book defending Elgin’s actions and why it was written.

You can also find out how the Portico Library is in some way linked to the removal of the sculptures and other material from the Acropolis.

The second of our Books in Focus talks in which a member of staff or Member of the Portico Library explores the contents of a not very well known book.