[Star Wars 01] • Star Wars and History

At last--an analysis of the historical patterns that influenced the creation

and storyline of the "Star War"s saga. "Star 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 glittering and

greedy capitals.The first book devoted to analyzing the actual historical

events in our past that influenced the creation of the space fantasy, "Star

Wars"Features 12 essays by a wise "council" of history scholars, written in

close collaboration with George Lucas and LucasfilmGives new insights into

central "Star Wars" characters and historical figures who helped inspire them

(including Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Darth Vader, Obi-Wan

Kenobi, Queen Amidala, Yoda, Jabba the Hutt, Lando Calrissian, Emperor

Palpatine, and others)Includes both stunning photos from the Lucasfilm Image

Archives and historical photos that demonstrate the parallels between both

worlds"

Filled with fascinating historical comparisons and background that will take

your experience of the Star Wars saga to a new level, "Star Wars and History"

is an essential companion for every "Star Wars" fan.