Projecting the Past: Ancient Rome, Cinema and History (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780415906135)

Brought vividly to life on screen, the myth of ancient Rome resonates through modern popular culture. Projecting the 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.

Author: Maria Wyke
ISBN-10: 041590613X
ISBN-13: 9780415906135
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 04/25/1997
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d