Projecting the Past: Ancient Rome, Cinema and History - The New Ancient World

Wyke, Maria

Hardback (05 Jun 1997)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Brought vividly to life on screen, the myth of ancient Rome resonates through modern popular culture. Projectingthe Past examines how the cinematic traditions of Hollywood and Italy have resurrected ancient Rome to address the concerns of the present. The book engages contemporary debates about the nature of the classical tradition, definitions of history, and the place of the past in historical film.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780415906135
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	05 Jun 1997
DEWEY:	791.43658
DEWEY edition:	20
Language:	English
Number of pages:	237
Weight:	620g
Height:	6mm
Width:	9mm
Spine width:	12mm