What goes by the description of "conservatism" these days is a far cry from its past incarnations. Forget the legacy of moderate conservatism promoted by Dwight Eisenhower. Today's conservatism, according to Robert Brent Toplin, has taken a decidedly radical turn. Toplin offers an intriguing critique of this fast-growing movement that resembles religious fundamentalism--a rigid true believer's mindset that dismisses opposing views and leaves almost no room for dialogue. Toplin observes that the right's orthodox approach represents a significant rejection of the more open-minded and...
What goes by the description of "conservatism" these days is a far cry from its past incarnations. Forget the legacy of moderate conservatism promoted...
This newly updated edition of "History by Hollywood" explores the question of what happens to history when Hollywood filmmakers get their hands on it. With a fresh look at recent films and television productions such as "Titanic, Pearl Harbor, The Patriot, " and "John Adams, " Robert Brent Toplin examines how filmmakers have interpreted American history through their movies. Toplin discusses how writers, producers, and directors become involved in making historical films, what influences their interpretations of the past, and the responses they make to the controversies their works excite....
This newly updated edition of "History by Hollywood" explores the question of what happens to history when Hollywood filmmakers get their hands on ...
