Thieves of Baghdad

My newest book that I recommend everyone read is called “Thieves of Baghdad” by Matthew Bogdanos and William Patrick.  I had an opportunity to see Colonel Bogdanos speak the other day about his efforts to return looted artwork to the Iraq Museum.  Not only was he a captivating speaker, but the story he had to tell was unreal.  I had not ever heard of his book, but immediately went out to purchase it after the lecture was over.  The book is available on Amazon for cheap.  Not only does it have details of their quest to restore this museum (and the priceless antiques that were stolen from it) but it has a couple incredible photos to go along with it.

I’ve always known that art and antiques hold a lot of value, but not in the sense that Colonel Bogdanos explained.  Did you know that the illegal trafficking of antiques is just as prominent at the trafficking of illegal drugs and weapons?  In fact, antiques usually accompany the exchange of drugs and weapons.  Interesting stuff.  

Happy reading!