The Hollywood Historical Film

The Hollywood Historical Film
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Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Total Pages : 200
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Book Synopsis The Hollywood Historical Film by : Robert Burgoyne

Download or read book The Hollywood Historical Film written by Robert Burgoyne and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2008-02-11 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Takes you on a cinematic journey through the controversial portrayal of history on film - from the swashbuckling epics of the silent era to up-to-the-minute dramas like World Trade Center. With thought-provoking analysis, this work examines the power of historic films to entertain and promote national myths while influencing public opinion.


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