Journal of American History

Film Review: Gods and Generals

What view of the Civil War does Gods and Generals present? Historian Steven E. Woodworth critiques the film.

Film Review: The Tenth Inning

Can one subject—say, baseball—tell a larger story of historical change? Historian Daniel Nathan says it can.

Film Review: Titanic

Are historical films like James Cameron’s Titanic most useful as ways to interest students in history—or as primary sources for the present day?

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