Illustrations, text, and photographs help chronicle the history of architecture, beginning with the ancient civilizations of the East and ending with the advanced structures of the twentieth century.
the great plays and the history of England in the Middle Ages, 1337-1485
Norwich, John Julius
1999
Compares the events and characters in Shakespeare's nine historical plays with actual events in England during the period the dramas represent, and concludes that while the playwright was a reliable historian, he did not hesitate to take liberties with fact in order to enhance his fiction.
Illustrations, text, and photographs help chronicle the history of architecture, beginning with the ancient civilizations of the East and ending with the advanced structures of the twentieth century.
the great plays and the history of England in the Middle Ages, 1337-1485
Norwich, John Julius
2001
Norwich draws on his knowledge of both the Middle Ages and of Shakespeare's era to reveal why Shakespeare telescoped time, ignored certain facts, and embellished or created characters.
