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The Monuments Men is an in-depth look at the origins and missions of the Monuments Men during World War II as they tried to preserve historical sites and recover stolen art.
I thought that Edsel struck an excellent balance between being engaging and being historically accurate. He clearly did a lot of research and it shows, but to me the book seemed more narrative than is usual for a history book.
The way Edsel presented each of the men made it possible to differentiate between them while reading, ...more
I thought that Edsel struck an excellent balance between being engaging and being historically accurate. He clearly did a lot of research and it shows, but to me the book seemed more narrative than is usual for a history book.
The way Edsel presented each of the men made it possible to differentiate between them while reading, ...more
I'm not a huge fan of nonfiction, but this book told such a unique and moving story that I found myself eager to read more. There is a lot of repetition in the prose, but it was helpful rather than off-putting, mostly due to the large cast of characters. The most interesting parts for me were the letters sent home by the Monuments Men, and I wish more of them had been included.
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Feb 05, 2014
Melody Clement
marked it as to-read
