History of the theatre

Known as the "bible" of theatre history, Brockett and Hildy's History of the Theatre is the most comprehensive and widely used survey of theatre history in the market. This 40th Anniversary Edition retains all of the traditional features that have made History of the Theatre the most successful text...

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Main Authors: Brockett, Oscar G. (Oscar Gross), 1923-2010 (Author), Hildy, Franklin J. (Franklin Joseph), 1953- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Boston : Pearson Education, Inc., [2008]
Edition:Tenth edition.
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504 |a Includes bibliographical references (pages 642-653) and index. 
505 0 |a The origins of theatre -- Theatre and drama in ancient Greece -- Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine theatre -- European theatre in the Middle Ages -- English theatre to 1642 -- Spanish theatre to 1700 -- Italian theatre to 1700 -- French theatre to 1700 -- English theater to 1800 -- Italy and France to 1800 -- Northern European theatre to 1800 -- Continental European theatre in the early nineteenth century -- English-language theatre in the early nineteenth century -- English-language theatre in the late nineteenth century -- Continental European and Latin American theatre in the late nineteenth century -- The beginnings of modern realism -- Alternatives to realism -- Continental European and Latin American theatre in the early twentieth century -- English-language theatre in the early twentieth century -- Continental European and Latin American theatre in the mid twentieth century -- English-language theatre in the in the mid twentieth century -- Continental European and Latin American theatre in the late twentieth century -- English-language theatre in the late twentieth century -- Contemporary theatre -- The theatre of Africa -- The theatre of Asia. 
520 |a Known as the "bible" of theatre history, Brockett and Hildy's History of the Theatre is the most comprehensive and widely used survey of theatre history in the market. This 40th Anniversary Edition retains all of the traditional features that have made History of the Theatre the most successful text of its kind, including worldwide coverage, more than 530 photos and illustrations, useful maps, and the expertise of Oscar G. Brockett and Franklin J. Hildy, two of the most widely respected theatre historians in the field. As with every edition, the text reflects the current state of knowledge and brings the history of theatre up to the present. This tenth edition continues to provide the most thorough and accurate assessment of theatre history available. 
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