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Business of Art - The Rape of Europa: The Fate of Europe's Treasures in the Third Reich and the Second World War

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Book Synopsis: Winner of the National Book Critics Circle AwardThe real story behind the major motion picture The Monuments Men. The cast of characters includes Hitler and Goering, Gertrude Stein and Marc Chagall--not to mention works by artists from Leonardo da Vinci to Pablo Picasso. And the story told in this superbly researched and suspenseful book is that of the Third Reich's war on European culture and the Allies' desperate effort to preserve it.From the Nazi purges of "Degenerate Art" and Goering's shopping sprees in occupied Paris to the perilous journey of the Mona Lisa from Paris and the painstaking reclamation of the priceless treasures of liberated Italy, The Rape of Europa is a sweeping narrative of greed, philistinism, and heroism that combines superlative scholarship with a compelling drama.

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Explore the untold story of Europe's treasures during the Third Reich and the Second World War in the captivating book, The Rape of Europa: The Fate of Europe's Treasures. Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award, this meticulously researched and suspenseful account unveils the shocking truth behind Hitler's war on European culture and the Allies' race against time to safeguard it.

Delve into a world inhabited by historical figures such as Hitler, Goering, Gertrude Stein, and Marc Chagall, while discovering the astounding artistic masterpieces by icons like Leonardo da Vinci and Pablo Picasso. With vivid details, the book reveals the Nazis' infamous purges of "Degenerate Art" and Goering's lavish shopping expeditions in occupied Paris.

Embark on an exhilarating journey as you witness the perilous transportation of the Mona Lisa from Paris and the heroic efforts to reclaim the priceless treasures throughout liberated Italy. The Rape of Europa is an epic tale filled with greed, philistinism, and acts of bravery, beautifully combining impeccable scholarship and an enthralling drama that will keep you turning the pages.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary account of Europe's cultural heritage. Immerse yourself in The Rape of Europa: The Fate of Europe's Treasures and experience the triumph of preserving art against the backdrop of one of the darkest times in human history. Get your copy now and be captivated by this remarkable story.

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