Wine and War
the french, the nazis and france's greatest treasure
$25.76
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
28 February 2002
Summary
Wine and War: Resistance and Collaboration in Occupied France
In the vineyards, wine caves, and cellars of France, as war and occupation gripped the nation, winemakers rose to the occasion with acts of heroism. Their efforts went beyond safeguarding the finest wines; they were defending an entire way of life.
These are the authentic accounts of vignerons who provided refuge to Jewish refugees within their cellars and winemakers who bravely risked their lives to support the r…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780340766781 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0340766786 |
| Series: | The Hungry Student |
| Author: | Donald & Petie Kladstrup |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder Paperback |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 28 February 2002 |
| Weight: | 268g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
Entertaining and informative
A sprightly and amusing book, full of spicy anecdotes - Evening Standard
Entertaining and informative - Sunday TelegraphA vibrant panorama of the different wine-producing regions and how they responded to the challenge - Sunday ExpressAbout The Author
Donald & Petie Kladstrup
Donald Kladstrup was one of America’s most distinguished network correspondents until his retirement in 1997. 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.
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