German and Dutch Theatre, 1600}}}1848 [Paperback]

This book makes available for the first time documents relating to European history, many of which were previously unpublished.This book makes available for the first time an over-view of a significant segment of European theatre history and, with few exceptions, none of the documents presented have been published in English before. Gathered from a rich variety of sources, including imperial and municipal edicts, contracts, architectural descriptions, playbills, stage directions, and actors' memoirs among others, the book sheds light on one of the most fascinating areas of cultural life in the German and Dutch speaking countries.This book makes available for the first time an over-view of a significant segment of European theatre history and, with few exceptions, none of the documents presented have been published in English before. Gathered from a rich variety of sources, including imperial and municipal edicts, contracts, architectural descriptions, playbills, stage directions, and actors' memoirs among others, the book sheds light on one of the most fascinating areas of cultural life in the German and Dutch speaking countries.This book makes available for the first time an overview of a significant segment of European theater history and, with few exceptions, none of the documents presented have been published in English before. Gathered from a rich variety of sources, including imperial and municipal edicts, contracts, architectural descriptions, playbills, stage directions, and actors' memoirs among others, the book sheds light on one of the most fascinating areas of cultural life in the German and Dutch speaking countries.Germany: Edited by George W. Brandt; 16601726; 17271814; 18151848; Netherlands: Edited by Wiebe Hogendoorn; 16001664; 16651794; 17951848; Bibliography: German-speaking countries 16001848: general works and works of reference; Published sources; Studies; Periodicals (in chronological order) articles; Netherlands: general studies and worlÃ/