November 17, 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.

Somehow, this book was based from true events during the WWII that was held just left untold until the making of the movie. This was about the efforts of a prestigious organization called the Monuments, Fine Arts and Architecture which is a division of the US military. It was composed of amazing individuals from various expertise of curators, historians and educators.

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 men hold an important mission on saving and preserving culture in whatever little they can from the hands of the rulers. Along the way, the MFAA then discovered more than five million of these art pieces stolen by Hitler. This event had definitely left a huge mark as this was considered the greatest treasure hunts in history.

In totality, the war mostly brought drastic effects not just to any structures but also to the lives of the people. It seems that their hopes and dreams have been shattered to ruins that it is difficult to get back on track. Every person may have its own version to tell but the impending boulevard of broken souls could have been much worse.

Through the efforts made by the MFAA plus with the works of extraordinary individuals, they sure save history. Instead of living in fear and hiding underground, they fight for their lives in protecting essential treasures that have shaped civilization. Moreover, the people today are even very thankful for saving a masterpiece of Da Vinci or Michelangelo.

In honor of their heroism, the Monuments Men Foundation is made to continue the acts of preserving art and culture. The author Robert Edsel himself, is the president of this movement and recognizes those who have faithfully serve the MFAA. In fact, this organization is now known as a modern Indian Jones in continuation of searching for the other missing treasures.

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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