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Edsel, Robert M.
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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.
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The monuments men : ...
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The monuments men : Allied heroes, Nazi thieves, and the greatest treasure hunt in history / Robert M. Edsel with Bret Witter.
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Edsel, Robert M.
New York : Center Street, 2009.
Subjects
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.
ISBN:
9781599951492
1599951495
Description:
xvi, 473 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
Edition:
1st ed.
Contents:
The mission. Out of Germany ; Hitler's dream ; The call to arms ; A dull and empty world ; Leptis magna ; The first campaign ; Monte Cassino ; Monuments, fine arts, and archives ; The task -- Northern Europe. Winning respect ; A meeting in the field ; Michaelangelo's Madonna ; The cathedral and the masterpiece ; Van Eyck's Mystic Lamb ; James Rorimer visits the Louvre ; Entering Germany ; A field trip ; Tapestry ; Christmas wishes ; The Madonna of La Gleize ; The train ; The Bulge ; Champagne -- Germany. A German Jew in the U.S. Army ; Coming through the battle ; The new monuments man ; George Stout with his maps ; Art on the move ; Two turning points ; Hitler's Nero decree ; First army across the Rhine ; Treasure map ; Frustration ; Inside the mountain ; Lost ; A week to remember -- The void. Salt ; Horror ; The Gauleiter ; The battered mine ; Last birthday ; Plans ; The noose ; Discoveries ; The noose tightens ; The race ; Final days ; The translator ; The sound of music ; End of the road -- The aftermath. Understanding Altaussee ; Evacuation ; The journey home ; Heroes of civilization ; What is your connection to the story?
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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.
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Kihei Public Library
Adult Nonfiction
940.531 Ed
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Liliha Public Library
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Nanakuli Public Library
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