The Heritage Obsession: The Battle for England's Past

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The book explores the evolution of heritage consciousness over three centuries, beginning with the works of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century antiquarians. It details how this awareness developed into the establishment of the first heritage organizations in the nineteenth century and continues to influence contemporary perspectives on heritage. Through this historical lens, it examines the changing attitudes towards cultural preservation and the significance of heritage in society today.