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.

Date:

1754