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"Censorship: A Historical Battle for Control and Expression" In the 14th century, iconoclasts defiantly threw miniature manuscripts into the fiery abyss
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"Censorship: A Historical Battle for Control and Expression" In the 14th century, iconoclasts defiantly threw miniature manuscripts into the fiery abyss, symbolizing their resistance against censorship. The power to control information was not a new concept, as evidenced by G. A. Redford's appointment as the new censor and Examiner of Plays. His role was to determine what could be seen on stage, stifling artistic freedom. Norman Morrow's illustration depicted Aino Ackte as Salome with an empty platter, highlighting the suppression of forbidden opera performances. Ackte, a Finnish soprano cast in this controversial role, faced scrutiny from those who sought to silence her voice. The burning of heretic books further exemplified censorship's grip on society throughout history. As these texts turned to ashes, ideas deemed dangerous or subversive were erased from public consciousness. During World War I, a cartoon titled "The Censor at Work" revealed how even wartime propaganda fell under strict scrutiny. H. M Bateman's "Le Mot Juste" captured the absurdity during this period. In 1920 Moscow, Lenin addressed Red Army soldiers being sent to fight on the Western Front during The Russian Civil War—a reminder that even political leaders utilized censorship as a tool for control. R. A. O. C men learning tank recovery techniques in Midlands training centers showcased how military operations also required secrecy and restricted access to certain knowledge. Socinianism and Polish Brethren faced persecution when inhabitants of Krakow burned Faustus Socinus' works in a public square—an autodafe forcing him to witness his own suppression firsthand. Henri Beraud's article in "Gringoire, " titled "L'Ecole des Fascistes, " shed light on France's Decree Law Marchendeau—another example of government-imposed restrictions on expression leading up to World War II. "The Censorious Fool, " depicted in a 17th-century artwork, demonstrated the long-standing battle against censorship.