Theater - History

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A general view of the stage . By Mr. Wilkes.
Wilkes, Thomas, d. 1786.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]
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A general history of the stage, from its origin . In which the several theatres of Europe, Those Particularly of Italy, Spain, France, England, Holland, Flanders, and Germany, with Regard to their Excellencies and Defects, are critically compared with each other; the Various Management of them Described; and the Characters, Manners, and Persons of the Principal Performers considered. Together with two essays; on the art of speaking in public, and a comparison between the antient and modern drama. Translated from the eminent Lewis Riccoboni.
Riccoboni, Luigi, 1676-1753.Date: 1754
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Critical reflections on poetry, painting and music . With an inquiry into the rise and progress of the theatrical entertainments of the ancients. Written in French by the Abb�e Du Bos, ... Translated into English by Thomas Nugent, gent. From the fifth edition revised, corrected, and inlarged by the author.
Dubos, abb�e (Jean-Baptiste), 1670-1742.Date: 1748
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Roach's New and complete history of the stage, from its origin to its present state, including, all the entertaining anecdotes, of London, Dublin, and Edinburgh. &c. Recorded by our most eminent historians. Viz. Strutt ... Oulton &c. Intended as a companion to Roach's Authentic memoirs of the green room
Roach, John, fl. 1796.Date: 1796
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A complete history of the English stage . ... by Mr. Dibdin.
Dibdin, Charles, 1745-1814.Date: [1800]