Red Dead's History by Tore C Olsson

Red Dead's History by Tore C Olsson

Innovative and highly engaging. an inspiring example of what can be done to bring the past to life in all its weirdness and complexity. --The Wall Street Journal

This work is a trifecta - the perfect book for fans of the Red Dead Redemption series, Westerns and history alike. It is a privilege and a joy to be trusted with Tore Olsson's words and to see audiences gain new academic insight into the creation of this iconic series. --Roger Clark, actor of Arthur Morgan, Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption>and>Red Dead Redemption I, set in 1911 and 1899, are the most-played American history video games since>The Oregon Trail. Beloved by millions, they've been widely acclaimed for their realism and attention to detail. But how do they fare as re-creations of history?

In this engaging book, award-winning American history professor Tore Olsson takes up that question and more. Weaving the games' plots and characters into an exploration of American violence between 1870 and 1920, Olsson shows that it was more often disputes over capitalism and race, not just poker games and bank robberies, that fueled the bloodshed of these turbulent years. As such, this era has much to teach us today. From the West to the Deep South to Appalachia, Olsson reveals the gritty and brutal world that inspired the games, but sometimes lacks context and complexity on the digital screen. Colorful, fast-paced, and dramatic, Red Dead's History sheds light on dark corners of the American past for gamers and history buffs alike.

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ISBN 13	9781250287700
Titel	Red Dead's History
Autor	Tore C Olsson
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Verlag	St Martin's Press
Erscheinungsjahr	2024-08-06
Seitenanzahl	288
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