{"product_id":"history-on-filmfilm-on-history-9781032455389","title":"History on Film\/Film on History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"History on Film\/Film on History\" is a classic treatise on the historical film and its role in understanding historical events. In the fourth edition, Robert A. Rosenstone argues that ignoring history films is to ignore a major means of understanding the past. The book examines how history films convey the past and provides detailed analysis of films such as \"Schindler's List,\" \"Glory,\" \"October,\" and \"Reds.\" It advocates for the dramatic feature as a legitimate way of doing history and includes a new Preface and chapter on films produced in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, India, and East Asia. It is an essential introduction to the field for students of history and film. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unspecified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 250 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 November 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory on Film\/Film on History has emerged as a seminal work on the historical film and its profound impact in re-creating the past. In the fourth edition of this widely acclaimed text, Robert A. Rosenstone compellingly argues that excluding history films from the discourse on the interpretation of the past is to overlook a significant avenue for understanding historical events. This book delves into the essence of what history films convey about the past and the effective methods by which they communicate these narratives. Through meticulous analysis of films such as Schindler's List, Glory, October, and Reds, it underscores the importance of acquiring the skills to read and comprehend this new visual realm. Moreover, this edition includes a fresh Preface and a dedicated chapter that explores films produced in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, India, and East Asia. By examining the codes and conventions employed in these films to present historical narratives, this book serves as an indispensable introduction to the field for students of history and film enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 454g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 156 x 234 x 21 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032455389\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4 ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robert A. Rosenstone","offers":[{"title":"Unspecified","offer_id":44845525795066,"sku":"9781032455389","price":36.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1701454585594_book.jpg?v=1701787701","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/history-on-filmfilm-on-history-9781032455389","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}