Monday, November 18, 2013

The Legend Of The Monuments Men Book

By Sonya Riley


The Monuments Men book was written by author Robert M. Edsel along with other of his non fictional works like Rescuing Da Vinci and Saving Italy. In the past years, Robert Edsel becomes interested in art and architecture and what better way to show this is through writing a beautiful story. After learning the secrets of these unsung heroes, his published book caught the attention of many readers.

Since his work is loved by most bookworms, Hollywood has made a new version through the film called Monuments Men. In fact, this movie has an amazing cast from Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman and Cate Blanchett. Moreover, this is even directed and co produced by George Clooney making this one of the exciting films for December.

This book is actually based from the stories of real men and women that made up the Monuments, Fine Arts and Architecture. During the second world war, they serve the organization and were on a great mission to save the art and culture of Europe. Coming from all walks of life, they are made with historians, curators and artists who commit in realizing this vision.

This inspiring story serve as an instrument for the younger generation who may know little about history. As this is from true events, reading this will make people see what the world was like during the war with the Nazis. More importantly, they get to learn the heroic deeds done by the monuments men to save precious treasures.

These monuments men are definitely heroes in their own way as they have acquired tons of these artifacts which are stolen by the ruler Hitler. This process may not be easy at all since they have undergone a lot of struggles just to get them back. Moreover, this quest eventually became one of the greatest treasure hunts known in history.

The effects of the war brought about different experiences from the people who have lived in those times. As more structures were damaged, so as the dreams and hopes of the people who have encountered this tragic event. Every person has his or her own tale of how the war has affected their lives in many ways.

It is very fascinating to know that there are actually a group of men and women who have joined forces to protect our history. They could have just live in fear and hid underground but they just chose to do the opposite. Today, we are very thankful for their efforts as we get to enjoy the ancient works of Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo.

In fact, they are remembered even today through the Monuments Men Foundation for the preservation of art. Moreover, this aims to honor those who served the organization during the World War II. On the other hand, their foundation empowers everyone to take action to protect cultural artifacts and help recover those that are still missing.

The legend told in the Monuments Men book is very exceptional and Robert Edsel have effectively spread its message. With thousands of historic items discovered, the fact remains that another thousands are still missing and gone from destruction. And in this line, the quest for these lost treasures continue onwards for the next generation.




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