A Companion to the Historical Film

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

Authors: Robert A. Rosenstone, Constantin Parvulescu

Format: Paperback

Pages: 592

ISBN-13: 9781119169574

Publication date: 20151120