American history and contemporary Hollywood film /
McCrisken, Trevor B., 1968-
American history and contemporary Hollywood film / Trevor B. McCrisken and Andrew Pepper. - Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, c2005. - xii, 227 p. ; 24 cm.
Formerly CIP.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary: Hollywood has a growing fascination with America's past. This book offers an analysis of how and why contemporary Hollywood films have sought to mediate American history. It considers whether or how far contemporary films have begun to unravel the unifying myths of earlier films and periods.
0748614893 (cased) : £45.00 9780748614899
GBA524591 bnb
Motion pictures--History--United States--20th century.
Historical films--History and criticism.--United States
American history and contemporary Hollywood film / Trevor B. McCrisken and Andrew Pepper. - Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, c2005. - xii, 227 p. ; 24 cm.
Formerly CIP.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary: Hollywood has a growing fascination with America's past. This book offers an analysis of how and why contemporary Hollywood films have sought to mediate American history. It considers whether or how far contemporary films have begun to unravel the unifying myths of earlier films and periods.
0748614893 (cased) : £45.00 9780748614899
GBA524591 bnb
Motion pictures--History--United States--20th century.
Historical films--History and criticism.--United States
