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Fragile cargo : the World War II race to save the treasures of China's Forbidden City  Cover Image Book Book

Fragile cargo : the World War II race to save the treasures of China's Forbidden City / Adam Brookes.

Summary:

"The gripping true story of the bold and determined museum curators who saved the priceless treasures of China's Forbidden City in the years leading up to World War II and beyond"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781982149291 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 370 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), maps ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First Atria Books hardcover edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Atria Books, [2023]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Originally published in the United Kingdom in 2022 by Chatto & Windus"--Title page verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subject: Forbidden City (Beijing, China) > History.
Art treasures in war > China > Beijing > History > 20th century.
Art > China > Beijing.
Cultural property > Protection > China > Beijing > History > 20th century.
Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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Lakeshore Branch 709.51 Bro 31681010309953 NONFIC Available -

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