- A riveting first-hand account of the Monuments Men, an elite group of art recovery specialists embedded in the US Army during World War II.
- Follow James J. Rorimer, former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, on a daring treasure hunt across France and Germany to rescue Europe's greatest artworks from Hitler's clutches.
- Enriched with new imagery and ephemera, including WWII photographs taken by Rorimer himself and gorgeous reproductions of Old Masters' artworks.
- Learn about the courage, perseverance, and triumph of these heroes as they locate, seize, and return stolen masterpieces to their rightful owners.
- The real-life story that inspired the film "Monuments Men," featuring Matt Damon's character based on James J. Rorimer's remarkable journey.
Item Number: 9780847871230
Dimensions: 10.12 x 7.32 x 1.14 inches
Weight: 2.87 lb
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