The Monuments Men : Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History

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Heroes protect Europe's art from the Nazis.

"The Monuments Men is an engrossing account of the brave efforts of a special force, including museum directors and historians, to prevent the destruction of Europe's heritage during World War II. A must-read for history enthusiasts and art lovers, this book offers a unique perspective on the war and highlights the courage of those who risked their lives to preserve thousands of years of culture."

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The Monuments Men : Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History

Regular price $8.21
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ISBN: 9780316240079
Date of Publication: 2013-10-22
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Art, History
Goodreads rating: 3.79
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At the same time Adolf Hitler was attempting to take over the western world, his armies were methodically seeking and hoarding the finest art treasures in Europe. The Fuehrer had begun cataloguing the art he planned to collect as well as the art he would "degenerate" works he despised.In a race against time, behind enemy lines, often unarmed, a special force of American and British museum directors, curators, art historians, and others, called the Monuments Men, risked their lives scouring Europe to prevent the destruction of thousands of years of culture.Focusing on the eleven-month period between D-Day and V-E Day, this fascinating account follows six Monuments Men and their impossible mission to save the world's great art from the Nazis.
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Heroes protect Europe's art from the Nazis.

"The Monuments Men is an engrossing account of the brave efforts of a special force, including museum directors and historians, to prevent the destruction of Europe's heritage during World War II. A must-read for history enthusiasts and art lovers, this book offers a unique perspective on the war and highlights the courage of those who risked their lives to preserve thousands of years of culture."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.