“Boardwalk Empire” reveals how political power, violence, and surveillance intertwine in early 20th-century America, echoing New Historicist concerns about how history, ideology, and state control are deeply entangled.
“Boardwalk Empire” reveals how political power, violence, and surveillance intertwine in early 20th-century America, echoing New Historicist concerns about how history, ideology, and state control are deeply entangled.