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Star Wars and History by Liedl, Janice; Reagin, Nancy Ruth is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Star Wars and History about?
"At last-an analysis of the historical patterns that influenced the creation and storyline of the Star Wars sagaStar Wars took place long ago in a galaxy far, far away, but its epic stories are based on our own history. From Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire to the French Revolution and the Vietnam War, Star Wars and History explores the major historical turning points, heroes, and villains in human history and their impact on the creation of the Star Wars saga. Star Wars and History shows how the atomic and hydrogen bombs led to the Death Star; how Princess Leia's leadership in the Rebel Alliance resembled the daring work of intrepid women in the French Resistance during World War II and the Mexican Revolution; historical parallels between the Jedi Code and Bushido as well as those linking the Jedi culture with that of the Templar Knights and other warrior monks; and all of the history that underlies the Star Wars galaxy. Read how our own civilization's civil wars, slavery, international corporation states, and teenage queens were transformed into the epic Star Wars history and discover how Tatooine reflects the lawless frontiers of the past and Coruscant our own history of glit
Who reads Star Wars and History?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Liedl, Janice; Reagin, Nancy Ruth
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Published
- 2012
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781118281888
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- History, Sports, Religion
- Rating
- 4.15 / 5 (60 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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