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Allied looting in World War II thefts of art, manuscripts, stamps and jewelry in Europe /

"This text addresses the often-overlooked practice of Allied looting. This book follows the journey of the Hungarian Crown Treasure from muddy oil drum in Austria to Fort Knox and back to Austria. Numerous lost treasures are discussed, including Raphael's Portrait of a Young Man, and lost manuscript...

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Autor principal: Alford, Kenneth D.
Autor corporatiu: ebrary, Inc
Altres autors: Kirkpatrick, Sidney
Format: Electrònic eBook
Idioma:anglès
Publicat: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., 2011.
Matèries:
Allied Forces > History.
World War, 1939-1945 > Destruction and pillage.
Pillage > Europe > History > 20th century.
Theft > Europe > History > 20th century.
Art thefts > Europe > History > 20th century.
Art treasures in war > Europe > History > 20th century.
Jewelry theft > Europe > History > 20th century.
Manuscripts > Europe > History > 20th century.
Postage stamps > Europe > History > 20th century.
Lost articles > Europe > History > 20th century.
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Taula de continguts:
  • pt. 1. Stealing a trove of stamps
  • pt. 2. A passion for Lucas Cranach paintings
  • pt. 3. Plundering priceless manuscripts
  • pt. 4. The Schwarzburg Castle
  • pt. 5. Vignettes of looting
  • pt. 6. Looting from Hungary in World War II.

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