The Rape of Europa ~ Lynn H Nicholas

The Rape of Europa ~ Lynn H Nicholas

The Fate of Europe's Treasures in the Third Reich and the Second World War

Medium soft cover
Condition AS NEW
498 pages

ISBN 9-7806-79-756866

This book is a comprehensive account of the systematic looting and destruction of Europe's art and cultural treasures by the Nazis during World War II. It delves into the Nazis' obsession with art, their efforts to confiscate and destroy works they deemed "degenerate," and the heroic efforts of individuals and organizations to protect and recover these irreplaceable pieces.

Nicholas highlights the role of the Monuments Men, a group of art historians and museum curators who risked their lives to safeguard Europe's cultural heritage. The narrative also explores the moral and ethical dilemmas surrounding the restitution of looted art and the ongoing legacy of art restitution.