John Wagner

Gebundenes Buch

Documents of Shakespeare's England

Beschreibung

This engaging collection of over 60 primary document selections sheds light on the personalities, issues, events, and ideas that defined and shaped life in England during the years of Shakespeare's life and career. Documents of Shakespeare's England contains more than 60 primary document selections that will help readers understand all aspects of life in Elizabethan and Jacobean England. The book is divided into 12 topical sections, such as Politics and Parliament, London Life, and Queen and Court, which offer five document selections each. Each document is preceded by a detailed introduction that puts the selection into historical context and explains why it is important. A general introduction and chronology help readers understand Shakespeare's England in broad terms and see connections, causes, and consequences. Bibliographies of current and useful print and electronic information resources accompany each document, and a general bibliography lists seminal works on Shakespeare's England. This is an engaging and accurate introduction to the England of William Shakespeare told in the words of those who experienced it.

Autor

John lives with his wife, Mary in Wisconsin. He enjoys spending time with his four adult children, playing golf, listening to sermons and Bible studies on the radio, and talking with others about the peace that can be found in Jesus regardless of the challenges life may bring.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: ABC-CLIO
• Seitenzahl: 328
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Oktober 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 260mm x 183mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 814g
• ISBN-13: 9781440867415
• ISBN-10: 1440867410
• Artikelnr.: 56788010