{"title":"Abigail Wilentz","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the fascinating world of Abigail Wilentz, an author renowned for her captivating explorations in the realms of history and military themes. If you have a penchant for delving into the intricacies of past events and understanding the complexities of survival and human ingenuity, you are in for a remarkable journey with her works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbigail Wilentz has a remarkable talent for weaving detailed historical narratives with engaging storytelling. Her book \u003cem\u003ePlunder\u003c\/em\u003e is a testament to her skill, transporting readers into a world where historical events are brought to life with vivid detail and thoughtful insight. It's a compelling examination of how human nature contends with the allure and consequences of acquiring riches, often at great personal cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSurvival\u003c\/em\u003e, Wilentz continues her exploration of history, focusing on the indomitable spirit of humanity in the face of adversity. This book is an eye-opening journey through the strategies, resilience, and willpower that have defined survival across different eras and circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbigail Wilentz's ability to illuminate the past while offering profound reflections on human nature makes her an essential read for any history enthusiast. Her books provide not just a recount of historical events but also provoke deeper understanding and reflection on what it means to survive and thrive in changing times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history buff, a lover of military tales, or someone keen to explore the dynamics of human survival, Abigail Wilentz's collection promises to be both enlightening and thought-provoking. Dive into her richly woven narratives and discover the stories that have shaped our understanding of history and humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"plunder-and-survival-by-suzanne-loebl-9781538194225","title":"Plunder and Survival","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by a Holocaust survivor whose family collected art, \u003ci\u003ePlunder and Survival\u003c\/i\u003e tells the stories of principal figures, events, and artworks that contribute to the intricate story of the ruthless Nazi attack on modern art and the art world's subsequent repositioning in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter focuses on a selection of artworks, the individuals who owned or acquired them, and those who decided their fate. Since the book spotlights Hitler's crusade against \"degenerate\" art, readers will encounter many Expressionist works, but they will also find old masters stolen by the Nazis and later restituted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author has also added a personal element to the text, incorporating autobiographical anecdotes on relatives' special relationships to art, their voyage from Germany to America, and the fate of their collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrations appear throughout the book, and following the main text, two appendices offer a listing of 100 Nazi-stolen artworks currently housed in U.S. museums and capsule biographies of people discussed in the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362951610604,"sku":"9781538194225","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18106603482735.jpg?v=1772906161"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/abigail-wilentz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}