Hollywood's History Films

by David Eldridge

Book Overview

In a cinema that has presented John Wayne interpreting Genghis Khan as a medieval gunslinger, the idea that Hollywood filmmakers have historical consciousness might seem strange. However, they do and they did in fascinating ways, which are revealed by David Eldridge in this innovative and detailed analysis of the film industry's use of history. Grounded in exceptional resources and rich in close readings of the films, "Hollywood's History Films"...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845110617
• ISBN13: 9781845110611
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.2"