Living theater : a history

Part 1 The early theatre: the Greek theatre the Roman theatre the medieval theatre Asian theatre. Part 2 The theatre of the Renaissance: the theatre of the Italian Renaissance the theatre of the English Renaissance the theatre of the Spanish Golden Age the French neoclassical Golden Age. Part 3 The theatre from 1660 to 1875 - years of change: the theatre of the English Restoration the theatre of the 18th century the theatre from 1800 to 1875. Part 4 The modern theatre: the theatre from 1875 to 1915 the theatre from 1915 to 1945 the thatre from 1945 to 1975 the contemporary theatre - 1975-present. Appendices: a glossary of theatrical terms pronunciation guide to theatrical terms and names plays and playwrights.