Description
Explore the captivating world of historical stage adaptations with 'Staging History.' This stunning book, published by the Bodleian Library Publishing in 2016, dives deep into the theatrical reinterpretation of significant events from the late-eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Richly illustrated with playbills, set designs, and musical scores, 'Staging History' provides a unique lens through which we can understand how iconic events like the Revolutionary War and the French Revolution were transformed into powerful theatrical performances. Editors Michael Burden, Wendy Heller, Jonathan Hicks, and Ellen Lockhart, alongside a team of renowned experts, present fresh research that sheds light on how these productions shaped public perception of historical narratives. With details on remarkable performances, including stunning visual spectacles like the Great Siege of Gibraltar, this book captures the intersection of history and theater, making it a crucial addition to the libraries of history buffs, theater enthusiasts, and scholars alike. Discover how live music, elaborate sets, and dramatic storytelling crafted a new understanding of the past. Significantly, 'Staging History' highlights what constituted historical truth for creators and audiences, making it an essential read for those interested in the influence of theatre on historical events and interpretations. Don't miss your chance to own this brand new copy, complete with flaps, and enhance your understanding of the theatrical world that breathed life into history. Shipping for this item is free, so enjoy the convenience of hassle-free delivery. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851244560
Format: With flaps
Year: 2016
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
Throughout the late-eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, historical events were tremendously popular as adaptations for the stage. From the Revolutionary War to the French Revolution, stage dramas brought history vividly to life through powerful vocal performances and visual spectacle. The scale of the production was often ambitious, such as a Sadler's Well staging of the Great Siege of Gibraltar, which featured a large water tank with floating vessels. Another production on the same topic added live cannons, which set fire to the vessels during the performance!
Drawing on copious new research,Staging Historyreexamines extraordinary theatrical works of the period to show the role they played in shaping popular interpretations of history. Editors Michael Burden, Wendy Heller, Jonathan Hicks, and Ellen Lockhart are joined by other experts in the field in analyzing theatrical documents, including playbills, set designs, and musical scores, as well as paintings, prints, and other illustrations, in order to explore what counted as historical truth for the writers, performers, and audiences of these plays.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851244560
Format: With flaps
Year: 2016
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
Throughout the late-eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, historical events were tremendously popular as adaptations for the stage. From the Revolutionary War to the French Revolution, stage dramas brought history vividly to life through powerful vocal performances and visual spectacle. The scale of the production was often ambitious, such as a Sadler's Well staging of the Great Siege of Gibraltar, which featured a large water tank with floating vessels. Another production on the same topic added live cannons, which set fire to the vessels during the performance!
Drawing on copious new research,Staging Historyreexamines extraordinary theatrical works of the period to show the role they played in shaping popular interpretations of history. Editors Michael Burden, Wendy Heller, Jonathan Hicks, and Ellen Lockhart are joined by other experts in the field in analyzing theatrical documents, including playbills, set designs, and musical scores, as well as paintings, prints, and other illustrations, in order to explore what counted as historical truth for the writers, performers, and audiences of these plays.