Description: The book that serves as the basis for the acclaimed George Clooney major motion picture, The Monuments Men.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 Fuhrer had begun cataloguing the art he planned to collect as well as the art he would destroy: "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. Dive into the riveting narrative of "The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History," a compelling read that brings to life one of the least-known stories of World War II. Authored by Robert M. Edsel, this historical fiction masterpiece, published by Little Brown & Company in 2013, unveils the dramatic pursuit of art and cultural treasures by a band of fearless soldiers. With 640 pages of rich content, the book measures 7.5 inches in length, 4.2 inches in width, and 1.5 inches in height, making it a substantial yet comfortable size for reading at home or on-the-go. It's an ideal pick for anyone fascinated by military history, cultural policy, or simply a captivating tale interwoven with real-world events of the 20th century.
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Signed: No
Book Series: Historical
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Fiction
MPN: Does not apply
Original Language: English
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Intended Audience: Adults
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Book Title: Monuments Men : Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History
Number of Pages: 640 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
Topic: Military / World War II, Public Policy / Cultural Policy, Modern / 20th Century, History / General
Item Height: 1.5 in
Publication Year: 2013
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Art, Political Science, History
Item Weight: 11.7 Oz
Item Length: 7.5 in
Author: Robert M. Edsel
Item Width: 4.2 in
Format: Mass Market
