Topic: Elgin marbles

Order Description Write a paper in which you either 1.) take the side of the Greeks or the British in the argument over the Elgin marbles; or 2.) present both arguments in a clear concise manner. When citing the sources in the text you may use abbreviations (NY for New York Times, BM for British Museum, and BCRPM). Do not use more than 3 quotes word for word. PLEASE USE THESE SOURCES: Article on BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/greeks/parthenon_debate_01.shtml British Museum Site http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/galleries/ancient_greece_and_rome/room_18_greece_parthenon_scu.aspx (WATCH VIDEO) http://www.britishmuseum.org/about_us/news_and_press/statements/parthenon_sculptures/trustees_statement.aspx BCRPM http://www.parthenonuk.com/history-of-the-marbles http://www.parthenonuk.com/the-case-for-the-return (ONLY FIRST 6 PAGES) http://www.parthenonuk.com/refuting-the-bm-s-statements New York Times articles and slideshow http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/06/19/arts/20090620-acropolis-slideshow_index.html?_r=0 http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/19/opinion/19iht-edhitchens.html