The monuments men : Allied heros, Nazi thieves, and the greatest treasure hunt in history
Title
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The monuments men : Allied heros, Nazi thieves, and the greatest treasure hunt in history
Personal Author EPSB
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Robert M. Edsel
Summary
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"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.
Year Published
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2009
Physical Description
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xvi, 473 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
Corporate Subject
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Allied Forces. Supreme Headquarters. Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives Section -- History.
Subject
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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.
Added Author
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Witter, Bret.
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.
ISBN
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9781599951492
Publisher
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New York : Center Street, 2009.
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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| Institutional Services Schools | 940.53 EDS | Book | 30706000308342 | Kennedale Non-Fiction |