Britain Had Talent: A History of Variety Theatre (Double Oliver)(Paperback)

Britain Had Talent: A History of Variety Theatre (Double Oliver)(Paperback)

In the first major academic work to examine British variety theatre, Double provides a detailed history of this art form and analyses its performance dynamics and techniques. Encompassing singers, comedians, dancers, magicians, ventriloquists and diverse speciality acts, this vibrant book draws on

Never Had It So Good - A History of Britain from Suez to the Beatles (Sandbrook Dominic)(Paperback / softback)

A fresh, enlightening and comprehensive history of Britain in the early 1960s by a supremely talented young

My Revision Notes: AQA AS/A-level History: Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603-1702 (Bullock Oliver)(Paperback / softback)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre (Brown John Russell)(Paperback)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre, an authoritative and lavishly illustrated new history, celebrates the stage's greatest achievements over 4,500 years, from festival performances in ancient Egypt to international, multicultural drama in the late twentieth century, and from Sophocles and

History of Ancient Britain (Oliver Neil)(Paperback / softback)

Continues Neil Oliver's landmark exploration of how our land and its people came to be, which began with the acclaimed A History of

Stonemason - A History of Building Britain (Ziminski Andrew)(Paperback / softback)

A stonemason's story of the building of Britain: part archaeological history, part deeply personal insight into an ancient

Musical Theatre: A History (Kenrick John)(Paperback)

Musical Theatre: A History is a new revised edition of a proven core text for college and secondary school students - and an insightful and accessible celebration of twenty-five centuries of great theatrical entertainment. As an educator with extensive experience in professional theatre

Knit Your Own Britain (Holt Jackie)(Paperback)

Britain has had an influence on the world that far outweighs its size. With its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and creative people, Britain is without doubt one of the greatest places in the world. And in 'Knit Your Own Britain,' you can now create your own miniature wooly version 'Knit Your

Portillo's Hidden History of Britain (Portillo Michael)(Paperback / softback)

A compelling and evocative history of Britain through the stories of its `lost' or abandoned buildings; a companion to Channel 5's series of the same

Theatre of the Ridiculous: A Critical History (Aliano Kelly I.)(Paperback)

Theater of the Ridiculous is a significant movement that highlighted the radical possibilities inherent in camp. Much of contemporary theater owes this form a great debt but little has been written about its history or aesthetic markers. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the important

The Oxford History of Britain: 2021 Edition (Morgan Kenneth O.)(Paperback)

A new edition of this best-selling history of Britain, from Roman times, now updated to cover the first decade of the 21st century. The Oxford History of Britain tells the story of Britain and its people over two thousand years, from the coming of the Roman legions to the present day. Encompassing

History of Jazz in Britain, 1919-50 (Godbolt Jim)(Paperback / softback)

A History of Jazz in Britain 1919-1950 was the first truly comprehensive survey of this phenomenon from a British perspective. Despite the increase in literature since it was first published, there is no other book to rival it. This new edition includes additional photos and an updated text. It

A History of Modern Britain: 1714 to the Present (Wasson Ellis)(Paperback)

Now available in a fully-revised and updated second edition, A History of Modern Britain: 1714 to the Present provides a comprehensive survey of the social, political, economic and cultural history of Great Britain from the Hanoverian succession to the present day. Places Britain in a global

The Theatre: A Concise History (Hartnoll Phyllis)(Paperback)

Acting, direction, stagecraft, theatre architecture and design, the extraordinary evolution of dramatic literature--here is an all-embracing and richly illustrated history, worldwide in scope and ranging from the ancient origins of the theatre in the choral hymns sung around the altar of Dionysus

History of the Theatre: Pearson New International Edition (Brockett Oscar)(Paperback / softback)

Theatre & Ireland (Shaw Fiona)(Paperback)

What is the significance of theatre and performance within Irish culture and history? How do we understand the impact and political potential of Irish theatre? This innovative survey of theatre in Ireland covers a range of drama and performance, from the 17th century to the present. Expanding the

A Short History of Parliament: England, Great Britain, the United Kingdom, Ireland & Scotland (Jones Clyve)(Paperback)

'A Short History of Parliament' is a comprehensive institutional history, not a political history of parliament, though politics is included where, as frequently occurred, institutional changes resulted from particular political events. It covers the English parliament from its origins, the

Sea Anemones and Corals of Britain and Ireland (Wood Chris)(Paperback)

The cool temperate waters around Britain and Ireland contain a huge variety of marine life and the sea anemones and corals, the Anthozoa, are some of the brightest and most attractive of all the groups of animals that live in them. Anemones and corals can be found from rockpools to the deepest

Double Lives - A History of Working Motherhood (McCarthy Helen)(Paperback / softback)

Theater, Garden, Bestiary: A Materialist History of Exhibitions (Garcia Tristan)(Paperback)

Proposing a history of exhibitions sourced from a wide corpus reaching beyond the framework of art institutions.This volume gathers and expands upon the results of the research project 'Theater, Garden, Bestiary: A Materialist History of Exhibitions,' held at ECAL/University of Art and Design

Quality of Mercy - Reflections on Shakespeare (Brook Peter)(Paperback / softback)

One of the world's most revered theatre directors reflects on a fascinating variety of Shakespearean

Viking Britain - A History (Williams Thomas)(Paperback / softback)

A new narrative history of the Viking Age, interwoven with exploration of the physical remains and landscapes that the Vikings fashioned and walked: their rune-stones and ship burials, settlements and battlefields.To many, the word `Viking' brings to mind red scenes of rape and pillage, of

Roadside History of Louisiana (Robinson Charles M.)(Paperback)

If variety is the spice of life, then Louisiana's history is a red-hot gumbo. Roadside History of Louisiana is a piquant adventure through Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and, of course, the Big Easy, as well as historic plantations, tiny bayou towns, and old railroad stops.You can almost smell the

A History of Scotland (Oliver Neil)(Paperback)

The dramatic story of Scotland - by charismatic television historian, Neil Oliver. Scotland is one of the oldest countries in the world with a vivid and diverse past. Yet the stories and figures that dominate Scottish history - tales of failure, submission, thwarted ambition and tragedy - often