From the library of Professor Frank Manchel, recognized pioneer in film studies.  May contain embossed library stamp or label or highlighting as pictured.Explore the intricate relationship between cinema and historical narrative with "The Film in History: Restaging the Past" by Pierre Sorlin. This seminal work, first published in 1980 by Barnes & Noble Books, offers a groundbreaking perspective on the 'historical' film genre. Sorlin challenges traditional historians' views by urging readers to reconsider historical films as legitimate documentary evidence and a living archive for social historians. The book includes detailed case studies of major historical feature films such as Birth of a Nation, Gone with the Wind, and La Grande Illusion, analyzing how filmmakers interpret and portray past events.

This first edition hardcover provides rich insights into film analysis, historiography, and the evolving attitudes of filmmakers towards history. It is essential reading for historians, scholars of film, and cinema enthusiasts who seek to understand the power of film as a medium that shapes public perception of history. With comprehensive chapters on principles, methods, and historical events as portrayed on screen, Sorlin's work remains a vital resource for academic and personal libraries alike.