| Description |
xvi, 325 pages : black and white illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
In late August 1939, as war loomed over Europe, curators at the Louvre nestled the world's most famous painting into a special red velvet-lined case and spirited her away to the Loire Valley. Thus began the biggest evacuation of art and antiquities in history. As the Germans neared Paris in 1940, the French raced to move the masterpieces still further south, then again and again during the war, crisscrossing the southwest of France. Throughout the German occupation, they fought to keep the priceless treasures and the Louvre palace safe. This is the sweeping, suspenseful narrative of their battle. |
| Contents |
Prologue -- From war to war: fall 1187 to summer 1938 -- Into exile: fall 1938 to spring 1940 -- Exodus, art and occupiers: spring 1940 to fall 1942 -- New borders, new battles: November 1942 to December 1943 -- Danger, hope and freedom: January 1944 to August 1944 -- Homecoming: August 1944 to October 1947 -- Epilogue. |
| Subject |
Musée du Louvre -- History -- 20th century.
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Art treasures in war -- France -- History -- 20th century.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Art and the war.
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Cultural property -- Protection -- France -- History -- 20th century.
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France -- History -- German occupation, 1940-1945.
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| ISBN |
9780615990392 |
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0615990398 |
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