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My goddaughter is applying to Uni to study history of art, and I was thinking of buying her this for Christmas. Is it too heavy for a 17 yr old? Thanks

David I know I'm late to answer, but i just finished it and truly it's one of the most unique histories I've read, as it deals with the meticulous manner in…moreI know I'm late to answer, but i just finished it and truly it's one of the most unique histories I've read, as it deals with the meticulous manner in which the Germans went about stealing, dealing, and pillaging the cultural patrimony of Europe. I also like it as she tells as many stories of European saviors as she does the Monuments men, with many insights into the process of preparing for the evacuation of a museum, or the more intricate process of preparing the windows of a cathedral for removal in the future if things turn bad. If you didn't get it for her i certainly would recommend it in the future. There's also a good high-and-low-points documentary based on it.(less)

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