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Summary: A good grasp on the truth
Review: "Nazi Millionaires" is well-written and entertaining as well as informative. I read it as a professional historian and my wife as a mystery novel fanatic and we both enjoyed it equally. What really makes this a fine book is the way in which the authors skillfully separate the truth from the hype, speculation, and romanticization that characterize all too many "lost treasures" books. In addition, they have turned up and pieced together some important new material on World War II.
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Summary: Yawn...what a shocker...not
Review: After recently finishing this book, I must admit, I enjoyed it. But I could not shake the lingering disappointment I had with the book strictly based on it's lack of attention to the subject at hand- the hidden gold. I chose this book as a book to review for my War Crimes class and was disappointed to find out that the book covers more biographical information about the Nazis than it does about the actual hunt and discovery of the gold. The book itself is extremely well written and researched but ultimately strays from the subject. Regardless, definitely a good purchase for WWII enthusiasts.
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Summary: More biography than gold
Review: After recently finishing this book, I must admit, I enjoyed it. But I could not shake the lingering disappointment I had with the book strictly based on it's lack of attention to the subject at hand- the hidden gold. I chose this book as a book to review for my War Crimes class and was disappointed to find out that the book covers more biographical information about the Nazis than it does about the actual hunt and discovery of the gold. The book itself is extremely well written and researched but ultimately strays from the subject. Regardless, definitely a good purchase for WWII enthusiasts.
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Summary: Yawn...what a shocker...not
Review: I was given this book as a gift, and I can only hope that my friend did not pay full price. Having read through it, let me convey the overriding sarcastic thought that kept racing through my mind: oh gee, what a surprise. Just think about it...the Nazis, who murdered millions of innocents, had the audacity to steal millions as well...shocking. I cannot remember a less revealing book connected to WWII. The bio stuff has some interesting bits, but the main theme lacks drama and contributes absoltuely nothing to our knowledge of the period. In my opinion, the 2 star rating is being kind.
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