New history in an old museum, the: creating the past at colonial williamsburg
Auteur :
Handler, Richard / Gable, Eric
Éditeur :
Duke University Press
ISBN :
9780822319740
Date de publication :
17 juil. 1997
Poids :
458 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
An exploration of 'historical truth' as presented at Colonial Williamsburg. This book examines the packaging of American history, and consumerism and the manufacturing of cultural beliefs. Containing anecdotes, ethnography, and layers of cultural meaning, it is for anyone interested in how the story of American history is told.