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The Ancient World in the Cinema: Revised and Expanded Edition,New
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This entertaining and useful book provides a comprehensive survey of films about the ancient world, from The Last Days of Pompeii to Gladiator. Jon Solomon catalogues, describes, and evaluates films set in ancient Greece and Rome, films about Greek and Roman history and mythology, films of the Old and New Testaments, films set in ancient Egypt, Babylon, and Persia, films of ancient tragedies, comic films set in the ancient world, and more. The book has been updated to include feature films and madefortelevision movies produced in the past two decades. More than two hundred photographs illustrate both the films themselves and the ancient sources from which their imagery derives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Ancient World in the Cinema'? A: The book provides a comprehensive survey of films related to the ancient world, covering topics from ancient Greece and Rome to films depicting biblical stories and ancient civilizations like Egypt and Persia.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Ancient World in the Cinema' is Jon Solomon.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: When was the revised and expanded edition published? A: The revised and expanded edition was published on March 1, 2001.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or photographs? A: Yes, the book includes more than two hundred photographs that illustrate both the films and the ancient sources from which their imagery derives.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, this book serves as a comprehensive resource suitable for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the intersection of cinema and ancient history.
- Q: Can I find information on both feature films and TV movies in this book? A: Yes, the book catalogs both feature films and made-for-television movies produced in the past two decades.
- Q: What themes are explored in the films discussed in the book? A: The themes explored include Greek and Roman history, mythology, ancient tragedies, and various interpretations of biblical stories.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.