{"title":"Robert M. Edsel","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobert M. Edsel is an acclaimed author renowned for his compelling works on the protection of art and cultural heritage during wartime. His meticulous research and engaging storytelling highlight the efforts of the unsung heroes who worked tirelessly to save priceless artworks from the ravages of conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst his notable works is \u003cem\u003eSaving Italy\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the dramatic mission to safeguard Italy’s art treasures during World War II. Edsel's books are not only rich in historical detail but also bring to life the passion and dedication of those who understood the importance of preserving our global cultural legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for history enthusiasts and those interested in military exploits, Edsel’s books provide profound insights into the cultural impacts of war and the enduring value of art preservation. Discover this collection and explore the extraordinary stories of the individuals who risked everything to protect humanity’s greatest treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saving-italy-by-robert-m-edsel-9780393348804","title":"Saving Italy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Hitler's armies occupied Italy in 1943, they also seized control of mankind's greatest cultural treasures. As they had done throughout Europe, the Nazis could now plunder the masterpieces of the Renaissance, the treasures of the Vatican, and the antiquities of the Roman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the eve of the Allied invasion, General Dwight Eisenhower empowered a new kind of soldier to protect these historic riches. In May 1944, two unlikely American heroes—artist Deane Keller and scholar Fred Hartt—embarked from Naples on the treasure hunt of a lifetime, tracking billions of dollars of missing art, including works by Michelangelo, Donatello, Titian, Caravaggio, and Botticelli. With the German army retreating up the Italian peninsula, orders came from the highest levels of the Nazi government to transport truckloads of art north across the border into the Reich. Standing in the way was General Karl Wolff, a top-level Nazi officer. As German forces blew up the magnificent bridges of Florence, General Wolff commandeered the great collections of the Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace, later risking his life to negotiate a secret Nazi surrender with American spymaster Allen Dulles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliantly researched and vividly written, the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling \u003cem\u003eSaving Italy\u003c\/em\u003e brings readers from Milan and the near destruction of The Last Supper to the inner sanctum of the Vatican and behind closed doors with the preeminent Allied and Axis leaders: Roosevelt, Eisenhower, and Churchill; Hitler, Göring, and Himmler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn unforgettable story of epic thievery and political intrigue, \u003cem\u003eSaving Italy\u003c\/em\u003e is a testament to heroism on behalf of art, culture, and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000734269676,"sku":"9780393348804","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/568923482328.jpg?v=1763301301"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robert-m-edsel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}