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. This tenth edition provides the most thorough and accurate assessment of theatre history available and includes contemporary milestones in theatre history.
Chapter 1 The Origins of Theatra
Chapter 2 Theatre and Drama in Ancient Greece
Chapter 3 Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine Theatre
Chapter 4 European Theatre in the Middle Ages
Chapter 5 English Theatre to 1642
Chapter 6 Spanish Theatre to 1700
Chapter 7 Italian Theatre to 1700
Chapter 8 French Theatre to 1700
Chapter 9 English Theatre to 1800
Chapter 10 Italy and France to 1800
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