Title: Allied looting in World War II
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.
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, World war, 1939-1945, destruction and pillage, Europe, history, 20th century
Places: Europe
Time periods: 20th century