Architecture and Armed Conflict

Architectural destruction during armed conflicts, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Dubrovnik's Old City, reveals patterns of cultural erasure and resistance. The study examines how deliberate destruction—whether through iconoclasm, revolutionary actions, or post-conflict urban remodelling—shapes historical narratives and societal identity. It combines case studies from Vietnam, Lithuania, Northern Ireland, and France, analyzing primary sources such as Assyrian accounts, Life Magazine imagery, and 19th-century urban planning documents. Key findings highlight the intersection of power dynamics, memory, and reconstruction, demonstrating how destruction serves as both a tool of control and a catalyst for cultural renewal.

Mancini, J., & Bresnahan, K. (Eds.). (2014). Architecture and Armed Conflict. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315766218