Allied Looting in World War II Thefts of Art, Manuscripts, Stamps and Jewelry in Europe |
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| Author:
| Alford, Kenneth D. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-6053-3 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2011 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95USD $3.00 |
Book Description:
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Addresses the often-overlooked practice of Allied looting in World War II, exploring the ways in which Allied forces engaged in thievery against the Germans. It follows the journey of the Hungarian Crown Treasure from a muddy oil drum in Austria to Fort Knox and back to Austria. It also discusses numerous, including Raphael's Portrait of a Young Man, and lost manuscripts, including the earliest known printing by the Gutenberg press.
Addresses the often-overlooked practice of Allied looting in World War II, exploring the ways in which Allied forces engaged in thievery against the Germans. It follows the journey of the Hungarian Crown Treasure from a muddy oil drum in Austria to Fort Knox and back to Austria. It also discusses numerous, including Raphael's Portrait of a Young Man, and lost manuscripts, including the earliest known printing by the Gutenberg press.