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A lavishly illustrated gift book that introduces the idea of Britain from the perspective of Shakespeare's audiences at the time. Published to coincide with a major exhibition at the British Museum in the latter half of 2012.
Synopsis
From the common playgoers to the royal patrons, this book explores Britain from the perspective of Shakespeare's audience revealing how the significant issues of the day were explored at the playhouse through objects and quotations from Shakespeare's plays.