A Companion to the Historical Film

Rosenstone, Robert A.; Parvulescu, Constantin

Broad in scope, this interdisciplinary collection of original scholarship on historical film features essays that explore the many facets of this expanding field and provide a platform for promising avenues of research.

• Offers a unique collection of cutting edge research that questions the intention behind and influence of historical film
• Essays range in scope from inclusive broad-ranging subjects such as political contexts, to focused assessments of individual films and auteurs
• Prefaced with an introductory survey of the field by its two distinguished editors
• Features interdisciplinary contributions from scholars in the fields of History, Film Studies, Anthropology, and Cultural and Literary Studies

Details

Published by: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2013-02-04

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781444337242

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Dimensions: 254.0cm x182.9cm

Pages: 592.0