Projecting the Past

Ancient Rome, Cinema and History

Nonfiction, History, Ancient History, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book Projecting the Past by Maria Wyke, Taylor and Francis
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Author: Maria Wyke ISBN: 9781317796060
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: December 2, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Maria Wyke
ISBN: 9781317796060
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: December 2, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

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.

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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.

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