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The monuments men : allied heroes, Nazi thieves and the greatest treasure hunt in history / Robert M. Edsel with Bret Witter.

Edsel, Robert M. (Author). Witter, Bret. (Added Author).

Summary:

"The previously untold story of a little-known WWII Allied division whose mission was to track down European art and treasures that had been looted by the Nazis at Hitler's command"--Provided by the publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781599951508
  • ISBN: 1599951509
  • Physical Description: xvi, 473 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York : Center Street / Hachette Book Group, 2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The mission -- Northern Europe -- Germany -- The void -- The aftermath.
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR UG 9 25 161909.
Subject: Allied Forces. Supreme Headquarters. Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives Section > History.
Art thefts > Germany > History > 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 > Confiscations and contributions > Germany.
World War, 1939-1945 > Art and the war.
World War, 1939-1945 > Destruction and pillage > Europe.
Art treasures in war > Europe > History > 20th century.
Cultural property > Protection > Europe > History > 20th century.
Genre: Art.

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  • 10 of 13 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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Summary: "The previously untold story of a little-known WWII Allied division whose mission was to track down European art and treasures that had been looted by the Nazis at Hitler's command"--Provided by the publisher.