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Salt Mines and Castles: The Discovery and Restitution of Looted European Art (Cram Edition)
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Art HistoryGeneral European HistoryWorld War II
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ISBN10: 1026145376
ISBN13: 9781026145371
Publisher: Xpresspress
Pages: 418
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781026145371
Publisher: Xpresspress
Pages: 418
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This XpressRead Cram Edition of Salt mines and castles pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.
Salt Mines and Castles: The Discovery and Restitution of Looted European Art by Thomas Carr Howe explores a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of World War II: the systematic looting of European art and cultural heritage by the Nazi regime, and the subsequent Allied effort to recover and return these priceless treasures. This historical account details the complex process of locating confiscated art hidden in disparate locations, from salt mines to castles, across war-torn Europe. Howe meticulously documents the challenges involved in identifying, cataloging, and ultimately restituting these works to their rightful owners after the war. A significant contribution to the history of World War II and European art, Salt Mines and Castles sheds light on the immense effort to salvage and preserve cultural heritage amidst the devastation of war. This republication makes available a vital resource for anyone interested in art restitution, looted art, and the broader impact of World War II on the artistic landscape of Europe.Also from
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