A general history of the stage, from its origin. In which the several theatres of Europe, Those Particularly of Italy, Spain, France, England, Holland, Flanders, and Germany, with Regard to their Excellencies and Defects, are critically compared with each other; the Various Management of them Described; and the Characters, Manners, and Persons of the Principal Performers considered. Together with two essays; on the art of speaking in public, and a comparison between the antient and modern drama. Translated from the eminent Lewis Riccoboni

All titles

• A general history of the stage, from its origin. In which the several theatres of Europe, Those Particularly of Italy, Spain, France, England, Holland, Flanders, and Germany, with Regard to their Excellencies and Defects, are critically compared with each other; the Various Management of them Described; and the Characters, Manners, and Persons of the Principal Performers considered. Together with two essays; on the art of speaking in public, and a comparison between the antient and modern drama. Translated from the eminent Lewis Riccoboni
• Reflexions historiques et critiques sur les différens théâtres de l'Europe. English

People / Organizations

• Luigi Riccoboni (Author)
• William Owen ("printed for")

Imprint

London : printed for W. Owen at Temple Bar, and Lockyer Davis near Salisbury Court in Fleet Street, 1754. The second edition, ..; ..

Publication year

1754

ESTC No.

T144603

Grub Street ID

191443

Description

[4],xx,333,[19]p. ; 8°.

Note

A reissue of 'An historical and critical account of the theatres in Europe', 1741, with additional prefatory material

With an index.