| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
308 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [283]-287) and index. |
| Contents |
Italian art goes to war -- "Men must manoeuvre" -- Sicilian prelude -- The birth of the Venus fixers -- The conflict of the present and the past -- Treasure hunt -- Florence divided -- A time to rend, a time to sew -- The duelists -- Alpine loot -- Epilogue: a necessary dream. |
| Summary |
Documents the contributions of a motley team of art historians, curators, and passionate amateurs who were appointed by Allied forces to save master works of European art from destruction during World War II, describing the volatile conditions under which they safeguarded thousands of years worth of masterpieces at the risk of their own lives. |
| Local Note |
WNDSR This book is a gift of Scheuerman & Menist in memory of Margaret "Peg" Yuskavitch. |
| Subject |
Art, Italian.
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Art treasures in war -- Italy -- History -- 20th century.
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Cultural property -- Protection -- Italy -- History -- 20th century.
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Allied Forces. Supreme Headquarters. Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives Section -- Officials and employees.
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| ISBN |
9780374283094 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0374283095 hardcover alkaline paper |
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