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The Hollywood History Of The W,New
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Where History Is Concerned, Hollywood Has Often Altered Facts To Suit Filmmaking Purposes, But Filmmakers Have Sometimes Been Faithful To History As Well. Examining Seven Admittedly Idiosyncratic 'Ages,' The Author Here Juxtaposes What 'Actually Happened' With Illustrated Examples Of The Hollywood Treatment. Looking At The Ancient World, He Examines One Million Years Bc , The Ten Commandments , Cleopatra And Quo Vadis , Among Others. For The Chapter Titled 'Knights And Barbarians' He Extols The Vikings , Which 'Ought To Be Shown Regularly To Schoolchildren As A Fine Image Of The Distant Past' And In 'Tudors And Sea Dogs' Praises Captain Blood For Its Truthful Attention To The Ethics Of Buccaneering. In 'Romance And Royalty' Fraser Laments The Fact That Charles Ii, Who Led A Perfectly Filmic Life, Has Never Been Adequately Treated On Celluloid. In The Chapter On The British Empire He Pays A Backhanded Compliment To Charge Of The Light Brigade : 'The Script, Holding Nothing Sacred, Has Plundered Indian Mutiny History At One Pointand Got It Right.' The Pilgrims, The Civil War, The Old West, The Roaring 20S, Ww I And Ii And Vietnam Are Also Examined In This Arbitrary And Opinionated, Irreverent And Immensely Enjoyable Study. Fraser Is Also The Author Of The Flashman Series Of (Accurate) Historical Novels. Photos. Publishers Weekly
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'THE HOLLYWOOD HISTORY OF THE W'? A: The book examines how Hollywood has portrayed historical events, comparing actual history with cinematic interpretations across various eras.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by George MacDonald Fraser, who is also known for his Flashman series of historical novels.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a range of topics including the Ancient World, British Empire, Civil War, and significant historical periods like WW I and II.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: While the book provides insightful commentary on historical films, it is more of an opinionated study rather than a strictly academic resource.
- Q: What is the page count of 'THE HOLLYWOOD HISTORY OF THE W'? A: The book contains 268 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is published in paperback.
- Q: When was 'THE HOLLYWOOD HISTORY OF THE W' published? A: The book was published on September 2, 1989.
- Q: What kind of reviews has the book received? A: The book has been described as an arbitrary and irreverent study, praised for its engaging analysis of how films portray historical events.
- Q: Is there any visual content in the book? A: Yes, the book includes photos that illustrate the historical topics discussed.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as being in 'Mint' condition.