Structure

The book is divided into five sections. Each section is divided by chapters. Each chapter has a name that relates to something within the chapter. The book is written in a subjective tone, filled with personal stories and excerpts from personal letters between the Monuments Men and their family or friends.

The book is structured in such a way that the reader is able to learn the story of the Monuments Men in a linear fashion. The author is careful to take the reader chronologically through the history, including certain elements of the raging war to keep the reader rooted in time. The book is well structured, including multiple pictures from the time period, a list of the participants and their history, and an extensive index that helps the reader find specific information.

Perspective

Tone