This comprehensive study of the Western covers its history from the early silent era to recent spins on the genre in films such as <i>No Country for Old Men</i>, <i>There Will Be Blood</i>, <i>True Grit</i>, and <i>Cowboys & Aliens</i>. While providing fresh perspectives on landmarks such as <i>Stagecoach</i>, <i>Red River</i>, <i>The Searchers</i>, <i>The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance</i>, and...
