Shakespeare's London Theatreland: Archaeology, History and Drama

by Julian Bowsher

This guide to the unique theatrical venues of London, from 1567, when the first playhouse was built, to 1642, when Cromwell closed them down, sets out the rich dramatic history of this period in relation to the latest exciting archaeological evidence. The book also details the people involved - the builders, actors, playwrights and audiences - what they wore and what they ate, where they drank, where they fought, where they lived and died. There are...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1907586121
• ISBN13: 9781907586125
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Mola (Museum of London Archaeology)
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 8.8"