History

A collection of the extensive film criticism published by the celebrated author, mostly for The Spectator, with his own introduction. From The Bride of Frankenstein to The Wizard of Oz.

The travels of the first trained veterinary surgeon, who went to India at the invitation of the British East India Company to improve the stock of horses.

A study of the evolution of Bhutan from the earliest records, to the founding of the theocratic state in the 17th century.

A history of the garden annexed to New Place, owned and occupied by Shakespeare as his success and prosperity grew; and how it has been restored to the date of this volume's publication.

An investigation in the the origins and meanings of the Heraldic imagery that Shakespeare often used throughout his work.

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Red cloth boards.
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An illustrated account of how Shakespeare used the symbolism of heraldry in his poems and dramatic works.

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A history of female impersonation, from ancient Greece to the twentieth century.

A history of the Players' Theatre, from it's small beginnings in Covent garden to the late night musical entertainments which carried on through the Blitz.

A life of Dickens' ebullient Actor Manager, who took Nicholas Nickleby under his wing. An introduction placing his character in the real life Victorian theatre, followed by a long extract from the novel.

An overview of theatre in Georgian times, with chapters on it's most prominent stars including David Garrick and Sarah Siddons.

A shocking yet darkly humorous autobiography and apologia. Sparked by the Allies' questionnaire Issued to all suspected Germans after WWII, which was designed to root out war crimes.

A charmingly illustrated collection of Noh drama in English translation, with a general introduction and historical notes.

A detailed historical study of "Court Fools" from ancient Greece and Rome, the Far East and Europe.

A complete listing of the engravings published in "Vectis Scenery," and other works by George Brannon. Also a background chapter on the artist and his family, and tables and appendices of further details.

The story of a Danish scientific expedition to the Middle East, leaving in 1761 to meet with excitement, danger, privation and disaster.

An account of the authors Journey through Central Africa following the original routes of Stanley, interweaving the legend and history with the (then) modern day.