The monuments men :

Edsel, Robert M.

The monuments men : Allied heros, Nazi thieves, and the greatest treasure hunt in history / Robert M. Edsel with Bret Witter. - 1st ed. - New York : Center Street, 2009. - xvi, 473 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. Paperback

"Autographed copy"

Includes bibliographical references (p. [447]-454) and index.

"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.

9781599951492

2009012255


Allied Forces. Supreme Headquarters. Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives Section --History.


Art thefts--History--Germany--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--History--Europe--20th century.
Cultural property--Protection--History--Europe--20th century.

D810.A7 / E23 2009

940.53 EDS

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