Overview
When Nazis looked to flee Europe with stolen art, gems, and gold in tow, certain ""neutral"" countries were all too willing to assist them. By the end of January 1945, it was clear to Germany that the war was lost. The Third Reich was in freefall, and its leaders, apart from those clustered around Hitler in his Berlin bunker, sought to abscond before they were besieged. But they wanted to take their wealth with them. Their escape routes were diverse: Sweden and Switzerland boasted proximity, banking, and industrial closeness, while Spain and Portugal offered an inviting Atlantic coastline and shipping routes to South America. And in various ways, each of these so-called neutral nations welcomed the Nazi escapees, along with the clandestine wealth they carried. Cashing Out tells the riveting history of the race to intercept the stolen assets before they disappeared, and before the will to punish Germany was replaced by the political considerations of the fast-approaching Cold War. Bestselling author Neill Lochery here brilliantly recounts the flight of the Nazi-looted riches--the last great escape of World War II--and the Allied quest for justice.
Full Product Details
Author: Neill Lochery ,
Kevin Stillwell
Publisher: Public Affairs
Imprint: Public Affairs
Dimensions:
Width: 14.70cm
, Height: 2.80cm
, Length: 14.20cm
Weight: 0.227kg
ISBN: 9781668640722
ISBN 10: 1668640724
Publication Date: 07 November 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
A searing indictment... [Lochery] serves up an indignant blend of globe-spanning true crime, financial skullduggery, geopolitical and diplomatic history, and cloak-and-dagger intrigue.-- ""Publishers Weekly"" A singularly excellent tale, nuanced and rich, original and eloquently told, and of deep relevance for our times.-- ""Philippe Sands, author of The Last Colony""
"A searing indictment... [Lochery] serves up an indignant blend of globe-spanning true crime, financial skullduggery, geopolitical and diplomatic history, and cloak-and-dagger intrigue.-- ""Publishers Weekly"" A singularly excellent tale, nuanced and rich, original and eloquently told, and of deep relevance for our times.-- ""Philippe Sands, author of The Last Colony"""
Author Information
Neill Lochery is a world-renowned source on the politics and modern history of Europe and the Mediterranean Middle East. He has authored a series of critically acclaimed books, including the international bestseller Lisbon: War in the Shadows of the City of Light, 1939-1945 and Brazil: The Fortunes of War, World War II and the Making of Modern Brazil. Lochery appears on TV and radio around the world, and is also a frequent contributor to leading newspapers. Kevin Stillwell has narrated over 400 titles since 2011. He has glowing reviews in AudioFile magazine, and is the weekly and bi-monthly voice of Foreign Affairs Magazine.
