historical films

Fictionalized biography of Mahatma Gandi, India's man of peace, which follows his life from his simple beginnings as a lawyer in South Africa to his struggle to free India from colonial rule.

First part focuses on the inspirational role of Stonewall Jackson.

First part focuses on the inspirational role of Stonewall Jackson. Second part describes the modest attack on Fort Sumter that began the Civil War.

Contains entries alphabetically arranged within specific time periods that provide information about over three hundred significant historical films, each featuring an essay that describes the historical context and events portrayed, a plot summary, an assessment of the movie's accuracy and entertainment value, and suggestions for further reading and viewing.

Essays written by many prominent historians examine almost one hundred classic films and point out how actual historical events and figures differ from the way they are portrayed in the movies.

The story of the gallant American patriots who participated in the Boston Tea Party.

Surveys over 350 historically-based films produced in movie history including those on American wars, George Custer, the Alamo, sports films, entertainers, and politicians; and analyzes their historical accuracy, value, and political and cultural influences.