The Strange Odyssey of Poland's National Treasures, 1939-1961: A Polish-Canadian Story
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, BuySomeBooks [52360437], Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
Paperback. 236 pages. Dimensions: 8.9in. x 6.0in. x 1.3in.The Strange Odyssey of Polands National Treasures, 1939-1961 tells the story of the Polish national treasures --their evacuation from their homeland under perilous conditions after the German invasion of Poland in September 1939 and their subsequent removal to western Europe and then to Canada. At the end of the war two Polish governments, a Communist one in Warsaw and a non-Communist one in London, vied for control of the national treasures. Before long the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church, the RCMP, and the Canadian and Quebec governments all became involved in the desperate hide-and-seek confrontation between the two Polish governments. Eventually, in February 1961, the release of the historic treasures was negotiated and they were returned to their native land, twenty-two years after their wartime departure. It was indeed a long voyage home! This item ships from multiple locations. Your book may arrive from Roseburg,OR, La Vergne,TN.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Werdz Quality Used Books [7801314], Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
New Book; "Facing imminent Nazi invasion, the decision is made to transport some of Poland's most ancient and valuable historical objects to prevent their plunder by the invading army.After a perilous journey, the treasures arrive in Canada where they are expected to remain for the duration of the war. Canada, 1961. Their release is finally negotiated and they are returned to their native soil. The strange odyssey ends where it began, after an absence of more than two decades.".

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, AbeBooks Marketplace 4.
The Strange Odyssey of Poland's National Treasures, 1939-1961 tells the story of the Polish national treasures --their evacuation from their homeland under perilous conditions after the German invasion of Poland in September 1939 and their subsequent removal to western Europe and then to Canada. At the end of the war two Polish governments, a Communist one in Warsaw and a non-Communist one in London, vied for control of the national treasures. Before long the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church, the RCMP, and the Canadian and Quebec governments all became involved in the desperate hide-and-seek confrontation between the two Polish governments. Eventually, in February 1961, the release of the historic treasures was negotiated and they were returned to their native land, twenty-two years after their wartime departure. It was indeed a long voyage home!, Paperback, Ausgabe: 1St Edition, Label: Dundurn, Dundurn, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2004-10-01, Studio: Dundurn, Verkaufsrang: 2303505.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, -Daily Deals-.
The Strange Odyssey of Poland’s National Treasures, 1939-1961 tells the story of the Polish national treasures –their evacuation from their homeland under perilous conditions after the German invasion of Poland in September 1939 and their subsequent removal to western Europe and then to Canada. At the end of the war two Polish governments, a Communist one in Warsaw and a non-Communist one in London, vied for control of the national treasures. Before long the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church, the RCMP, and the Canadian and Quebec governments all became involved in the desperate hide-and-seek confrontation between the two Polish governments. Eventually, in February 1961, the release of the historic treasures was negotiated and they were returned to their native land, twenty-two years after their wartime departure. It was indeed a long voyage home!, Paperback, Ausgabe: 1St Edition, Label: Dundurn, Dundurn, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2004-10-01, Studio: Dundurn, Verkaufsrang: 2908228.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, swati21.
The Strange Odyssey of Poland’s National Treasures, 1939-1961 tells the story of the Polish national treasures –their evacuation from their homeland under perilous conditions after the German invasion of Poland in September 1939 and their subsequent removal to western Europe and then to Canada. At the end of the war two Polish governments, a Communist one in Warsaw and a non-Communist one in London, vied for control of the national treasures. Before long the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church, the RCMP, and the Canadian and Quebec governments all became involved in the desperate hide-and-seek confrontation between the two Polish governments. Eventually, in February 1961, the release of the historic treasures was negotiated and they were returned to their native land, twenty-two years after their wartime departure. It was indeed a long voyage home!, Paperback, Ausgabe: 1St Edition, Label: Dundurn, Dundurn, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2004-10-01, Studio: Dundurn, Verkaufsrang: 2908228.