The History of Morris Dancing, 1458-1750

by John Forrest

Morris dancing, one of the more peculiar of the English folk customs, has been greatly misunderstood. In The History of Morris Dancing, 1458-1750 John Forrest analyses a wealth of evidence to show that Morris dancing does not, as is often assumed, have pagan or ancient origins. He examines early documentation to draw Morris traditions into the wide area of communal custom and public celebrations, showing the passage of dance ideas between groups...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0718897927
• ISBN13: 9780718897925
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Lutterworth Press
• Length: 462 Pages