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William Bruce Johnson

    Miracles and Sacrilege
    The Pacific Campaign in World War II
    • The Pacific Campaign in World War II

      From Pearl Harbor to Guadalcanal

      • 432pages
      • 16 heures de lecture
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      This is a fascinating new account of how diplomacy and politics gave way to military strategy and warfare in the Pacific. Presenting previously unpublished documents this book freshly examines the key events in the fight for the Pacific.

      The Pacific Campaign in World War II
    • Miracles and Sacrilege

      Robert Rossellini, the Church, and Film Censorship in Hollywood

      • 538pages
      • 19 heures de lecture
      5,0(3)Évaluer

      Exploring the intersection of art and law, this narrative recounts the tumultuous journey of a film shot by the author's father, featuring iconic figures like Anna Magnani and Federico Fellini. Initially celebrated, the film faced accusations of sacrilege, leading to a landmark Supreme Court case that questioned the boundaries of free speech in cinema. This legal battle not only highlighted the challenges of artistic expression but also played a crucial role in shaping modern artistic freedoms, as revealed through Dr. Johnson's thorough examination of the events.

      Miracles and Sacrilege