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Allied Looting in World War II

Thefts of Art, Manuscripts, Stamps and Jewelry in Europe

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The historical text uncovers the extensive looting carried out by Allied forces during World War II, highlighting their theft of economic wealth and cultural artifacts from the Germans and other nations. It chronicles the fascinating journey of the Hungarian Crown Treasure, detailing its movement from Austria to Fort Knox and back to Hungary. Additionally, the book discusses various lost treasures, including invaluable artworks and rare manuscripts, such as the earliest known printing by the Gutenberg press, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of wartime plunder.

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Allied Looting in World War II, Kenneth D. Alford

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2011
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Titul
Allied Looting in World War II
Podtitul
Thefts of Art, Manuscripts, Stamps and Jewelry in Europe
Jazyk
anglicky
Vydavateľ
McFarland
Rok vydania
2011
Väzba
mäkká
Počet strán
290
ISBN13
9780786460533
Série
Hodnotenie
2,65 z 5
Anotácia
The historical text uncovers the extensive looting carried out by Allied forces during World War II, highlighting their theft of economic wealth and cultural artifacts from the Germans and other nations. It chronicles the fascinating journey of the Hungarian Crown Treasure, detailing its movement from Austria to Fort Knox and back to Hungary. Additionally, the book discusses various lost treasures, including invaluable artworks and rare manuscripts, such as the earliest known printing by the Gutenberg press, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of wartime plunder.