{"title":"K. J. P. Lowe","description":"\u003cp\u003eK. J. P. Lowe is a distinguished author known for her insightful contributions to the fields of history and military studies. Her works are celebrated for their depth and rigorous research, offering readers a comprehensive exploration of her subjects. If you're passionate about understanding the intricacies of history through a meticulous lens, K. J. P. Lowe's writings are an excellent choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you will find thought-provoking titles such as \u003cem\u003eProvenance\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePossession\u003c\/em\u003e. Each book delves into the complexities of historical ownership and heritage, providing readers with a rich perspective on the dynamics of possession over time. These narratives not only cover the factual histories but also invite readers to consider the broader implications of historical exchanges and legacies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLowe's works are perfect for history enthusiasts and academic readers alike, offering a thorough look at historical and military themes with clarity and intellectual depth. Explore K. J. P. Lowe's collection today to embark on a journey through time and uncover the stories that have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"provenance-and-possession-by-k-j-p-lowe-9780691246840","title":"Provenance and Possession","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thought-provoking study of how knowledge of provenance was not transferred with enslaved people and goods from the Portuguese trading empire to Renaissance Italy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, Renaissance Italy received a bounty of \"goods\" from Portuguese trading voyages—fruits of empire that included luxury goods, exotic animals, and even enslaved people. Many historians hold that this imperial \"opening up\" of the world transformed the way Europeans understood the global.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eProvenance and Possession\u003c\/i\u003e, K. J. P. Lowe challenges such an assumption, showing that Italians of this era cared more about the possession than the provenance of their newly acquired global goods. With three detailed case studies involving Florence and Rome, and drawing on unpublished archival material, Lowe documents the myriad occasions on which global knowledge became dissociated from overseas objects, animals, and people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFundamental aspects of these imperial imports, including place of origin and provenance, she shows, failed to survive the voyage and make landfall in Europe. Lowe suggests that there were compelling reasons for not knowing or caring about provenance, and concludes that geographical knowledge, like all knowledge, was often restricted and not valued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamining such documents as ledger entries, journals, and public and private correspondence, as well as extant objects, and asking previously unasked questions, Lowe meticulously reconstructs the backstories of Portuguese imperial acquisitions, painstakingly supplying the context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe chronicles the phenomenon of mixed-ancestry children at Florence's foundling hospital; the ownership of inanimate luxury goods, notably those possessed by the Medicis; and the acquisition of enslaved people and animals. How and where goods were acquired, Lowe argues, were of no interest to fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Italians; possession was paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849913880812,"sku":"9780691246840","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/307747c7f42bbaa78d5b3dabeba9ffe2.jpg?v=1759082684"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/k-j-p-lowe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}