The London Stage: Its History And Traditions 1576-1888 - Volume I
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: H. Barton Baker
Binding: Hardback
Published: W. H. Allen & Co., 1889
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Yellowed, dull and worn spine. Minor mark on grey board. Bumping on corners and spine. Yellowed endpapers. Clean text.
The authoritative "The London Stage: 1576-1888" chronicles the vibrant and transformative era of British theatre, offering a meticulous account of its evolution over more than a century and a half. This comprehensive volume presents a detailed panorama of the plays, performers, and playhouses that defined London's dramatic landscape from the Restoration to the early Victorian period. It uncovers the social and cultural forces that shaped theatrical productions, illustrating the profound impact of the stage on public life. Baker's work provides an indispensable resource for understanding the rich heritage of English drama, arguing for its central role in the nation's artistic and intellectual development.
Author: H. Barton Baker
Binding: Hardback
Published: W. H. Allen & Co., 1889
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Yellowed, dull and worn spine. Minor mark on grey board. Bumping on corners and spine. Yellowed endpapers. Clean text.
The authoritative "The London Stage: 1576-1888" chronicles the vibrant and transformative era of British theatre, offering a meticulous account of its evolution over more than a century and a half. This comprehensive volume presents a detailed panorama of the plays, performers, and playhouses that defined London's dramatic landscape from the Restoration to the early Victorian period. It uncovers the social and cultural forces that shaped theatrical productions, illustrating the profound impact of the stage on public life. Baker's work provides an indispensable resource for understanding the rich heritage of English drama, arguing for its central role in the nation's artistic and intellectual development.