""A Short History of the English Stage: From Its Beginnings to the Summer of the Year 1908"" is a book written by Robert Farquharson Sharp and published in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of English theatre, from its earliest beginnings to the time of publication. Sharp covers the development of theatre in England, from the medieval mystery plays to the Elizabethan theatre, and on to the Restoration period and beyond...