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340 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780472132201
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Publication date: 18 November 2020
Bombing Pompeii: World Heritage and Military Necessity by Nigel Pollard is a gripping read for history enthusiasts and cultural preservationists who will be captivated by the fascinating story of how the Allied forces navigated the delicate balance between military necessity and the protection of a treasured ancient site, shedding new light on the complex and often fraught history of preserving cultural heritage in times of war.
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Bombing Pompeii examines the circumstances under which over 160 Allied bombs hit the archaeological site of Pompeii in August and September 1943, and the wider significance of this event in the history of efforts to protect cultural heritage in co...
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340 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780472132201
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Publication date: 18 November 2020
Bombing Pompeii: World Heritage and Military Necessity by Nigel Pollard is a gripping read for history enthusiasts and cultural preservationists who will be captivated by the fascinating story of how the Allied forces navigated the delicate balance between military necessity and the protection of a treasured ancient site, shedding new light on the complex and often fraught history of preserving cultural heritage in times of war.
Description
Bombing Pompeii examines the circumstances under which over 160 Allied bombs hit the archaeological site of Pompeii in August and September 1943, and the wider significance of this event in the history of efforts to protect cultural heritage in co...
Community Reviews
Moods
informative: 100%
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