The Oxford illustrated history of theatre edited by John Russell Brown

• Other Authors: Brown, John Russell
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York Oxford University Press 2001
• Subjects: Theater > Pictorial works > History; Theater > History > Pictorial works
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• Physical Description: vii, 582 pages illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780192854421 (pbk.); 0192854429 (pbk.)

Authoritative and wide-ranging, this absorbing account of the history of theatre draws on the latest scholarly research to describe and celebrate theatre's greatest achievemenst over 4,500 years, from festival performances in ancient Egypt to international multicultural theatre in the late twentieth century. Written by a team of distinguished authors and illustrated throughout, this is an essential source of reference for students, teachers, theatre professionals, and the theatre-goer alike.