George M Taber

Chasing Gold: the Incredible Story Behind the Nazi Search for Europe S Bullion George M Taber

Publisher Marketing: In the highly anticipated new book from the bestselling author of "Judgment of Paris," George M. Taber reveals the integral role gold played in World War II, from its influence on the Nazi war machine to the ultimate triumph by the Allies and the fall of Berlin. For the entire history of human civilization, gold has enraptured people around the globe. The Nazis were no less enthralled by it and felt gold was the solution to funding Hitler s war machine. Gold was also on the mind of FDR across the Atlantic, as he worked with Europe s other leaders to bring the United States and the rest of the world out of a severe depression. FDR was hardly the first head of state to turn to gold in difficult times. Throughout history, it has been the refuge of both nations and people in trouble, working at times when nothing else does. Desperate people can buy a loaf of bread or bribe a border guard. Gold can get desperate nations oil to keep tanks running or munitions to fight a war. If the price is right, there is always someone somewhere willing to buy or sell gold. And it was to become the Nazi s most important medium of exchange during the war."Chasing Gold" is the story of how the Nazis attempted to grab Europe s gold to finance history s bloodiest war. It is filled with high drama and close escapes, laying bare the palate of human emotions. Walking through the tale are giants of world history, as well as ordinary people called upon to undertake heroic action in an extraordinary time." Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2014 (EAN 9781605986555, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 10/27/2014 (EAN 9781605986555, Hardcover) Library Journal 11/15/2014 pg. 102 (EAN 9781605986555, Hardcover) Booklist 11/15/2014 pg. 13 (EAN 9781605986555, Hardcover) Shelf Awareness 01/02/2015 (EAN 9781605986555, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Taber, George M George M. Taber worked for "Time" magazine as a reporter and editor for twenty-one years, and is the author of "To Cork or Not to Cork", which won the Jane Grigson Award from the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Contributor Bio:  Dean, Robertson Robertson Dean has recorded hundreds of audiobooks in most every genre. He's been nominated for several Audie Awards, won nine Earphones Awards, and was named one of "AudioFile" magazine's Best Voices of 2010.