Wine And War The French, The Nazis And France's Greatest Treasure

Author: Don Kladstrup; Petie Kladstrup

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  • : 24.99 AUD
  • : 9780340766781
  • : Hodder & Stoughton
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  • : February 2002
  • : 197mm X 129mm X 24mm
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  • : April 2005
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Barcode 9780340766781
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Description

In the vineyards, wine caves, and cellars of France as war and occupation came to the country winemakers acted heroically not only to save the best wines but to defend their way of life.

Reviews

'A sprightly and amusing book, full of spicy anecdotes' -- Evening Standard 'Entertaining and informative' -- Sunday Telegraph 'A vibrant panorama of the different wine-producing regions and how they responded to the challenge' -- Sunday Express

Author description

Until his retirement in 1997, Donald Kladstrup was one of America's most distinguished network correspondents. He and his wife, Petie Kladstrup, have made Paris and Normandy their home for decades and are widely published on French Wine. Their articles have appeared in The Wine Spectator, among other magazines.