A Companion to the Historical Film

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