Inspired by True Events: An Illustrated Guide to More Than 500 History-Based Films, 2nd Edition
An Illustrated Guide to More Than 500 History-Based Films
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Film, Reference, Performing Arts, History
| Author: | Robert Niemi | ISBN: | 9781610691987 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | October 17, 2013 |
| Imprint: | ABC-CLIO | Language: | English |
| Author: | Robert Niemi |
| ISBN: | 9781610691987 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | October 17, 2013 |
| Imprint: | ABC-CLIO |
| Language: | English |
An up-to-date and indispensable guide for film history buffs of all kind, this book surveys more than 500 major films based on true stories and historical subject matter.
• Clearly organized to facilitate quick location of specific films and topic areas
• Provides near-equal emphasis on both the films themselves and the historical events or persons on which they were based
• Presents carefully researched and highly informative coverage on a wide range of films that address military history, politics, sports, art, business and economics, and crime
• Offers pointed ideological assessments often avoided by more conventional treatments
An up-to-date and indispensable guide for film history buffs of all kind, this book surveys more than 500 major films based on true stories and historical subject matter.
• Clearly organized to facilitate quick location of specific films and topic areas
• Provides near-equal emphasis on both the films themselves and the historical events or persons on which they were based
• Presents carefully researched and highly informative coverage on a wide range of films that address military history, politics, sports, art, business and economics, and crime
• Offers pointed ideological assessments often avoided by more conventional treatments
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