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The monuments men : Allied heros, Nazi thieves, and the greatest treasure hunt in history
Title:
The monuments men : Allied heros, Nazi thieves, and the greatest treasure hunt in history
Personal Author EPSB:
Robert M. Edsel
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.
Year Published:
2009
Physical Description:
xvi, 473 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
Corporate Subject:
Allied Forces. Supreme Headquarters. Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives Section -- History.
Subject:
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:
Witter, Bret.
ISBN:
9781599951492
Publisher:
New York : Center Street, 2009.
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