{"product_id":"hollywoods-long-civil-war-9781800794221","title":"Hollywood's Long Civil War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores the long-lasting impact of the American Civil War on Hollywood films, from the pre-war years to the Civil Rights era. It discusses major films and lesser-known ones, highlighting the racial tensions that led to the war and its ongoing impact. The book also examines the film industry's reluctance to portray slavery and the exclusion of African American actors. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 282 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 September 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peter Lang International Academic Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive examination of films about the American Civil War encompasses a far broader span than just the four-year military conflict. It extends into the cinema of the twentieth-century Civil Rights era, as well as backward to films that depict the pre-war years, when the origins and causes of the war are also reflected. This extended period of conflict is referred to as the \"long\" Civil War in the title of the book, highlighting its unique perspective on Hollywood's ongoing concern with the unresolved racial tensions that ultimately sparked the war and continue to manifest in various forms even after its conclusion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithin the pages of this study, all major films related to the Civil War are explored, along with a substantial number of lesser-known works. Separate chapters are dedicated to discussing two of the genre's most iconic and contentious films: 1915's The Birth of a Nation and 1939's Gone with the Wind. Additionally, the book delves into the Civil War Western, which plays a crucial role in preserving the memory of the United States' most costly and nation-forming armed struggle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is worth noting that the film industry exhibited a reluctance during the silent era to portray the realities of slavery and its exclusion of African American actors from prominent screen roles. This issue becomes particularly significant, as it highlights the historical context and societal attitudes that shaped the representation of the Civil War in cinema. Furthermore, the book presents the cinema's eventual self-emancipation in the wake of liberating Civil Rights films as a remarkable Hollywood success story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, this study offers a deep and insightful exploration of the cinematic portrayal of the American Civil War, shedding light on its historical significance, societal impact, and the ongoing struggle for racial equality. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, film enthusiasts, and anyone interested in understanding the complex and multifaceted legacy of this pivotal period in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 580g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 158 x 237 x 27 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781800794221\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: New ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Malcolm Scott","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44101096997114,"sku":"9781800794221","price":54.62,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646277856767_book.jpg?v=1646937737","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/hollywoods-long-civil-war-9781800794221","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}