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Biographia dramatica, or, a companion to the playhouse: containing historical and critical memoirs, and original anecdotes, of British and Irish dramatic writers, from the Commencement of our Theatrical Exhibitions; amongst whom are some of the most celebrated Actors. Also An Alphabetical Account of their Works, the Dates when printed, and occasional Observations on their Merits. Together with an introductory view of the rise and progress of the British stage. By David Erskine Baker, Esq A new edition. Carefully corrected; greatly enlarged; and continued from 1764 to 1782: ... [electronic resource].
by Baker, David Erskine, 1730-1767. Material type: Book; Language:English; Format:
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Publisher: MDCCLXXXII. [1782]Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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The usefulness of the stage to religion, and to government [electronic resource] : shewing the advantage of the drama in all nations since its first institution. With an account of the rise and progress of the play-houses that were put Down, and Remarks on all the Dramatick Pieces which have been Published and Played since the late Act of Parliament for Licencing the Stage, with the Reasons that Occasioned it. Also a distinction between the stage and the press, and our present Written Plays and the Drama in its Purity, with Reflections on the Taste of the Times, as to Ballad Operas, Pantomines, Dumb-Shew, Tumbling, Dancing, and Entertainments.
by Dennis, John, 1657-1734. Material type: Book; Language:English; Format:
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Publisher: [1738]Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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The touch-Stone [electronic resource] : or, historical, critical, political, philosophical, and theological essays on the reigning diversions of the town. Design'd for the Improvement of all Authors, Spectators, and Actors of Operas, Plays, and Masquerades. In which every thing antique, or modern, relating to Musick, Poetry, Dancing, Pantomimes, Chorusses, Cat-Calls, Audiences, Judges, Criticks, Balls, Ridottos, Assemblies, New Oratory, Circus, Bear-Garden, Gladiators, Prize-Fighters, Italian Strolers, Mountebank Stages, Cock-Pits, Puppet-Shews, Fairs, and Publick Auctions, is occasionally handled. By a person of some taste and some quality. With a preface, giving an account of the author and the work.
by Ralph, James, d. 1762. Material type: Book; Language:English; Format:
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Publisher: MDCCXXVIII. [1728]Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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A general history of the stage, from its origin. [electronic resource] : 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.
by Riccoboni, Luigi, 1676-1753. Edition: The second edition, ..Material type: Book; Language:English; Format:
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Publisher: 1754Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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The present state of the French revenues and trade, [electronic resource] : and of the controversy betwixt the Parliament of Paris, and Mr. Law. Containing the Parliament of Paris's remonstrance to the King, April 17, 1720. against reducing annuities to Two per Cent. A letter in answer to it, by Mr. Law. A Letter of his, on the New System of the Finances, and particularly on the Reimbursment of Annuities. His Letter about Credit, and its Use. An Answer to those Two Letters, approving the System. A Letter by Mr. Law, treating further of Annuities and Credit, and explaining the Use of Money, and the Advantages of Bank Bills in particular. A Letter upon the Arret of the Council of State, dated the 22d of May, 1720.
by Law, John, 1671-1729. Material type: Book; Language:English; Format:
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Publisher: [1720]Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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An historical and critical account of the theatres in Europe. [electronic resource] : Viz. The Italian, Spanish, French, English, Dutch, Flemish, and German Theatres. In which is contain'd A review of the Manner, Persons and Character of the Actors; intermix'd with many Curious Dissertations upon the Drama. Together with two celebrated essays: viz. An essay on Action, or, The Art of Speaking in Public: And, A Comparison of the Ancient and Modern Drama. By the famous Lewis Riccoboni of the Italian Theatre at Paris. The Whole illustrated with Notes by the Author and Translator.
by Riccoboni, Luigi, 1676-1753. Material type: Book; Language:English; Format:
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Publisher: 1741Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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