Salt Mines and Castles (1946)
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| Management number | 47639952 | Release Date | 2026/02/02 | List Price | $17.40 | Model Number | 47639952 | ||
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"Salt Mines and Castles" by Thomas Carr Howe Jr. is about the recovery of art treasures stolen by the Nazis during World War II.
The book details the efforts of the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives (MFAA) section, a group of military officers and civilian experts who were tasked with locating and recovering stolen artwork from Nazi Germany.
Howe Jr. describes the dangerous and difficult work of the MFAA officers, who often had to search through mine shafts and hidden bunkers to find the stolen artwork. The book also explores the political complexities surrounding the recovery effort, including conflicts between the Allies and the Soviet Union over the ownership of the artwork.
Through detailed accounts of individual recovery missions, Howe Jr. emphasizes the importance of preserving cultural heritage and the role of art in human society.
| Category | Books > Nonfiction Books > Biographies & Memoirs |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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