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Abraham Lincoln and Women in Film

One Hundred Years of Hollywood Mythmaking

By: Frank J. Wetta,Martin A. Novelli

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Abraham Lincoln and Women in Film

One Hundred Years of Hollywood Mythmaking

By: Frank J. Wetta,Martin A. Novelli

Frank Wetta and Martin Novelli's "Abraham Lincoln and Women on Film" examines how depictions of women in Hollywood movies helped create the myth of Lincoln. They specifically explore D. W. Griffith's Abraham Lincoln (1930); John Ford and Larmar Trotti's Young Mr. Lincoln (1939); Robert Sherwood's Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940); Shirley Temple's The Littlest Rebel (1933) and The Blue Bird (1940); and Stephen Spielberg's Lincoln (2012). In addition, they analyze four television productions: James Agee's Abraham Lincoln (1955); Carl Sandburg's Lincoln (1974); James Prideaux's The Last of Mrs. Lincoln (1976); and Gore Vidal's Lincoln (1988). In studying these depictions, Wetta and Novelli focus on the female characters. They are especially interested in female characters' backstories, the political and cultural climate in which the films appeared, and the contest between the moviemakers' imaginations and the varieties of historical truth. The women of Lincoln's life are the center of the study-his mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln; his stepmother, Sarah Bush Lincoln; his lost loves, Ann Rutledge and Mary Owens; and his wife and widow, Mary Todd Lincoln. Later, while exploring Lincoln's legacy, Wetta and Novelli focus on the 1930s child star Shirley Temple and the 1950s movie star Marilyn Monroe, the latter of whom had a well-publicized fascination with the sixteenth president. Wetta and Novelli's work is the first to deal extensively with the women in Lincoln's life on screen. They are also among the first to examine how scholarly and popular biography influenced films about Lincoln and added to the creation of popular depictions of him. "Abraham Lincoln and Women on Film" will find a wide readership among Lincoln scholars and academics who study film and popular culture"--

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LSU Press

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0807181463

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9780807181461

The Long Reconstruction

The Post-Civil War South in History, Film, and Memory

By: Frank J. Wetta,Martin A. Novelli

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The Long Reconstruction

The Post-Civil War South in History, Film, and Memory

By: Frank J. Wetta,Martin A. Novelli

A century and a half after the Civil War, Americans are still dealing with the legacies of the conflict and Reconstruction, including the many myths and legends spawned by these events. The Long Reconstruction: The Post-Civil War South in History, Film, and Memory brings together history and popular culture to explore how the events of this era have been remembered. Looking at popular cinema across the last hundred years, The Long Reconstruction uncovers central themes in the history of Reconstruction, including violence and terrorism; the experiences of African Americans and those of women and children; the Lost Cause ideology; and the economic reconstruction of the American South. Analyzing influential films such as The Birth of a Nation and Gone with the Wind, as well as more recent efforts such as Cold Mountain and Lincoln, the authors show how the myths surrounding Reconstruction have impacted American culture. This engaging book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Reconstruction, historical memory, and popular culture.

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180

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Routledge

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1136331867

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9781136331862

Fuster and Hurst's The Heart, 15th Edition

By: Valentin Fuster,Jagat Narula,Prashant Vaishnava,Martin B. Leon,David J. Callans,John S. Rumsfeld,Athena Poppas

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Fuster and Hurst's The Heart, 15th Edition

By: Valentin Fuster,Jagat Narula,Prashant Vaishnava,Martin B. Leon,David J. Callans,John S. Rumsfeld,Athena Poppas

The landmark text that belongs in the hands of every cardiologist―fully updated and reorganized to make it more patient-centric than ever A Doody's Core Title for 2023! World-famous for its authority and clinical relevance, Fuster and Hurst’s The Heart is cardiology’s longest continuously published reference book. Written to meet the ever-changing needs of cardiologists, fellows, and interns, this trusted classic offers a solid foundation in cardiovascular medicine and complete coverage of all major cardiovascular topics. This fifteenth edition presents a greater focus on the practicalities of patient care. Additionally, the content is ordered in a more methodical pattern, from mechanism to management. Reflecting the latest technical, therapeutic, and clinical advances, Fuster and Hurst’s The Heart provides invaluable concise summaries of major new trials and guidelines. Authoritative Coverage and Unmatched Utility: Central Illustrations New section on cardiovascular critical care New chapter "Cardiovascular Disease and COVID-19" Chapter summaries ACC/AHA/ESC guidelines in all chapters 1,200+ photos and illustrations Sections Include: Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease Atherosclerosis and Coronary Heart Disease Diseases of the Great Vessels and Peripheral Vessels Valvular Heart Disease Rhythm and Conduction Abnormalities Heart Failure Diseases of the Pericardium Cardiopulmonary Disease Critical Cardiovascular Care Adult Congenital Heart Disease Special Populations and Topics in Cardiovascular Disease

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McGraw Hill Professional

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1264257570

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9781264257577

Last Stands from the Alamo to Benghazi

How Hollywood Turns Military Defeats into Moral Victories

By: Frank Wetta,Martin Novelli

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Last Stands from the Alamo to Benghazi

How Hollywood Turns Military Defeats into Moral Victories

By: Frank Wetta,Martin Novelli

Last Stands from the Alamo to Benghazi examines how filmmakers teach Americans about the country’s military past. Examining twenty-three representative war films and locating them in their cultural and military landscape, the authors argue that Hollywood’s view of American military history has evolved in two phases. The first phase, extending from the very beginnings of filmmaking to the Korean War, projected an essential patriotic triumphalism. The second phase, from the Korean and Vietnam Wars to the present, reflects a retreat from consensus and reflexive patriotism. In describing these phases, the authors address recurring themes such as the experience of war and combat, the image of the American war hero, race, gender, national myths, and more. With helpful film commentaries that extend the discussion through popular movie narratives, this book is essential for anyone interested in American military and film history.

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Taylor & Francis

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1317591933

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9781317591931

Book's by Martin A. Novelli

Abraham Lincoln and Women in Film

Abraham Lincoln and Women in Film

The Long Reconstruction

The Long Reconstruction

Fuster and Hurst's The Heart, 15th Edition

Fuster and Hurst's The Heart, 15th Edition

Last Stands from the Alamo to Benghazi

Last Stands from the Alamo to Benghazi

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