Cracks in the Dome: Fractured Histories of Empire in the Zanzibar Museum, 1897-1964 (Paperback)

As one of the most monumental and recognisable landmarks from Zanzibar's years as a British Protectorate, the distinctive domed building of the Zanzibar Museum (also known as the Beit al-Amani or Peace Memorial Museum) is widely known and familiar to Zanzibaris and visitors alike. Yet the complicated and compelling history behind its construction and collection has been overlooked by historians until now. Drawing on a rich and wide range of hitherto unexplored archival, photographic, architectural and material evidence, this book is the first serious investigation of this remarkable institution. Although the museum was not opened until 1925, this book traces the longer history of colonial display which culminated in the establishment of the Zanzibar Museum. It reveals the complexity of colonial knowledge production in the changing political context of the twentieth century British Empire and explores the broad spectrum of people from diverse communities who shaped its existence as staff, informants, collectors and teachers. Through vivid narratives involving people, objects and exhibits, this book exposes the fractures, contradictions and tensions in creating and maintaining a colonial museum, and casts light on the conflicted character of the 'colonial mission' in eastern Africa.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2020
Authors:	Sarah Longair
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	338
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-59854-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > African history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Imperialism Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel & holiday guides > Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides Books > History > African history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Travel > Travel & holiday guides > Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides
LSN:	0-367-59854-X
Barcode:	9780367598549

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