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Allied Looting in World War II: Thefts of Art, Manuscripts, Stamps and Jewelry in Europe

Allied Looting in World War II: Thefts of Art, Manuscripts, Stamps and Jewelry in Europe

Sidney D. Kirkpatrick
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Looting has long been recognized as one of the crimes committed by the Third Reich during World War II, a crime which stripped economic wealth and artistic treasures from the populations the Nazis terrorized. This historical text reveals the shocking extent of looting by Allied forces, exploring their thievery against the Germans and others. It follows the journey of the Hungarian Crown Treasure from a muddy oil drum in Austria to Fort Knox and back to Hungary, and discusses numerous lost treasures ranging from priceless art works to rare manuscripts, including the earliest known printing by the Gutenberg press.
Pages
289
Format
Unknown Binding
Release
February 15, 2011
ISBN 13
9780786480142

Allied Looting in World War II: Thefts of Art, Manuscripts, Stamps and Jewelry in Europe

Sidney D. Kirkpatrick
0/5 ( ratings)
Looting has long been recognized as one of the crimes committed by the Third Reich during World War II, a crime which stripped economic wealth and artistic treasures from the populations the Nazis terrorized. This historical text reveals the shocking extent of looting by Allied forces, exploring their thievery against the Germans and others. It follows the journey of the Hungarian Crown Treasure from a muddy oil drum in Austria to Fort Knox and back to Hungary, and discusses numerous lost treasures ranging from priceless art works to rare manuscripts, including the earliest known printing by the Gutenberg press.
Pages
289
Format
Unknown Binding
Release
February 15, 2011
ISBN 13
9780786480142

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