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The Life of Mr. Thomas Betterton

The Late Eminent Tragedian

By: Charles Gildon

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The Life of Mr. Thomas Betterton

The Late Eminent Tragedian

By: Charles Gildon

Originally compiled and published in 1970, this volume contains the full text of The Life of Mr. Thomas Betterton, written in 1710. For Charles Gildon, the text is little more than a skeleton upon which, as a dramatic critic, he might drape a full consideration of ‘the action and utterance of the stage,’ and so, the technique of acting and theatrical oratory.

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182

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Routledge

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0429602901

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9780429602900

Louis XIV Outside In

Images of the Sun King Beyond France, 1661-1715

By: Tony Claydon,Charles-Édouard Levillain

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Louis XIV Outside In

Images of the Sun King Beyond France, 1661-1715

By: Tony Claydon,Charles-Édouard Levillain

Louis XIV - the ’Sun King’ - casts a long shadow over the history of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Europe. Yet while he has been the subject of numerous works, much of the scholarship remains firmly rooted within national frameworks and traditions. Thus in France Louis is still chiefly remembered for the splendid baroque culture his reign ushered in, and his political achievements in wielding together a strong centralised French state; whereas in England, the Netherlands and other protestant states, his memory is that of an aggressive military tyrant and persecutor of non-Catholics. In order to try to break free of such parochial strictures, this volume builds upon the approach of scholars such as Ragnhild Hatton who have attempted to situate Louis’ legacy within broader, pan-European context. But where Hatton focused primarily on geo-political themes, Louis XIV Outside In introduces current interests in cultural history, integrating aspects of artistic, literary and musical themes. In particular it examines the formulation and use of images of Louis XIV abroad, concentrating on Louis' neighbours in north west Europe. This broad geographical coverage demonstrates how images of Louis XIV were moulded by the polemical needs of people far from Versailles, and distorted from any French originals by the particular political and cultural circumstances of diverse nations. Because the French regime’s ability to control the public image of its leader was very limited, the collection highlights how - at least in the sphere of public presentation - his power was frequently denied, subverted, or appropriated to very different purposes, questioning the limits of his absolutism which has also been such a feature of recent work.

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246

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1317103246

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9781317103240

Ancient And Modern Celebrated Freethinkers

By: Charles Collins, Anthony Watts John Bradlaugh

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Ancient And Modern Celebrated Freethinkers

By: Charles Collins, Anthony Watts John Bradlaugh

Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers" is a collaborative artwork authored by Charles Bradlaugh, Anthony Collins, and John Watts. The book is an extensive ancient compilation that provides biographical sketches of influential those who challenged conventional spiritual doctrines, advocating for freethought and rationalism. Charles Bradlaugh (1833–1891) have become an outstanding British atheist, political activist, and recommend for secularism. Anthony Collins (1676–1729) grow to be an English truth seeker regarded for his contributions to Enlightenment idea, emphasizing purpose and skepticism. Unfortunately, facts about John Watts is much less easily available. The book explores the lives and mind of celebrated freethinkers from each historic and modern-day durations, showcasing people who courageously wondered triumphing spiritual norms. By supplying insightful biographies, the authors make contributions to the highbrow records of freethought, emphasizing the significance of vital inquiry and hard set up dogmas. "Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers" remains a valuable ancient report, providing readers a glimpse into the minds of people who played pivotal roles in shaping the landscape of intellectual freedom and skepticism.

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254

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9361159089

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9789361159084

The Concise Cambridge History of English Literature

By: George Sampson,Reginald Charles Churchill

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The Concise Cambridge History of English Literature

By: George Sampson,Reginald Charles Churchill

Based on The Cambridge history of English literature.

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998

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Cambridge University Press

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0521095816

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9780521095815

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The Life of Mr. Thomas Betterton

The Life of Mr. Thomas Betterton

Louis XIV Outside In

Louis XIV Outside In

Ancient And Modern Celebrated Freethinkers

Ancient And Modern Celebrated Freethinkers

The Concise Cambridge History of English Literature

The Concise Cambridge History of English Literature

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