Rome Season One [electronic resource] : History Makes Television : History Makes Television

Rome, Season One: History Makes Television examines the first season of the HBO-BBC collaboration, Rome, in a collection of thought-provoking essays by some of the world's most influential scholars in the fields of classical antiquity and popular culture. * Examines the first season of the HBO-BBC collaboration, Rome, in a collection of 17 thought-provoking essays by some of the world's most influential scholars in the fields of classical antiquity and popular culture * Focuses on the award-winning first season's historical framework, visual and narrative style, contemporary thematic overtones, and influence on popular culture * Addresses the artistic values, and roles of the script, sets, and actors * Reveals how the series Rome 'makes history' in terms of representing the past on screen and producing innovative and influential television.