Rescuing Da Vinci: Hitler and the Nazis stole Europe’s Great Art, America and her Allies Recovered It, by Robert M. Edsel

Richly illustrated with more than 460 photographs, this volume is the first comprehensive pictorial retelling of the Nazi theft of Europe’s greatest art and the Allies’ attempts to restore these works to their rightful owners.

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The Rape of Europa

This collector’s edition of the critically acclaimed film based on the book by Lynn Nicholas uses seven additional hours of archival film, interviews and other materials to tell the story of how World War II became The Greatest Theft in History as the Nazis stole lives, families, communities, property, culture and heritage from the occupied countries.

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The Greatest Theft in History Educational Program

The educational materials support and enhance teaching about World War II in middle, high school, college, and adult learning settings. Developed by a panel of distinguished educators under the supervision of leading experts, this program deepens our understanding of the Second World War, its root causes, costs, and victories. The war’s events are reframed by shifting the perspective to its effect on our shared art and cultural heritage.

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Beyond the Dreams of Avarice: The Hermann Goering Collection, by Nancy H. Yeide

Reichsmarschall Hermann Goering amassed both political power and the largest private art collection in Europe. As commander of the German Luftwaffe and second only to Hitler in the ranks of the Nazi party, Goering used his power to loot artistic treasures from across occupied Europe for his personal enjoyment. This unique book is the first opportunity in 60 years to view the collection as a whole and examine its place in history.

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