Allied looting in World War II
Subtitle: thefts of art, manuscripts, stamps and jewelry in Europe
By: Kenneth D. Alford ; foreword by Sidney D. Kirkpatrick
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 278
ISBN-13: 9780786460533
Subjects: Allied Forces; Postage stamps; Theft; Lost articles; Art treasures in war; Pillage; Jewelry theft; World War, 1939-1945; Art thefts; Destruction and pillage; Manuscripts; History
Other titles: Allied looting in World War 2; Allied looting in World War Two
Description: "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 manuscripts, including the earliest known printing by the Gutenberg press"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Stealing a trove of stamps; title: A passion for Lucas Cranach paintings; title: Plundering priceless manuscripts; title: The Schwarzburg Castle; title: Vignettes of looting; title: Looting from Hungary in World War II.