The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History by Robert M. Edsel and Bret Witter, 2009 Paperback

Published in 2009, The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel with Bret Witter tells the remarkable true story of the Allied Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program during World War II. Drawing on extensive research and firsthand accounts, the book chronicles the efforts of museum directors, curators, historians, architects, and soldiers who worked to locate, recover, and return priceless works of art and cultural treasures stolen by Nazi Germany. This paperback edition predates the 2014 film adaptation and features the original cover artwork. The book is in used condition with visible wear from handling and reading, including edge wear, creasing, and chipped corners on the cover. Pages remain complete and fully readable. A great addition for collectors of World War II history, military history, art history, and Holocaust era studies.