Shakespeare's England

By William Winter

Book Overview

Shakespeare's England by William Winter is a comprehensive guide to the social, cultural, and political landscape of England during the time of William Shakespeare. The book provides a detailed account of the Elizabethan era, covering topics such as the monarchy, the church, the arts, and the everyday lives of the people. Winter examines the political and religious upheavals of the time, including the Reformation, the Spanish Armada, and the Gunpowder Plot. He also explores the literary and theatrical achievements of the period, including the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of England and the cultural context in which Shakespeare lived and worked.1906. Illustrated. A record of Winter's rambles in England and his useful guidance and suggestions to other American travelers, who like himself, might want to roam among the shrines of the mother land. Contents: The Voyage; The Beauty of England; Great Historic Places; Rambles in London; A Visit to Windsor; The Palace of Westminister; Warwick and Kenilworth; First View of Stratford-on-Avon; London Nooks and Corners; Relics of Lord Byron; Westminister Abbey; Shakespeare's Home; Up to London; Old Churches of London; Literary Shrines of London; A Haunt of Edmund Kean; Stoke-Pogis and Thomas Gray; At the Grave of Coleridge; On Barnet Battlefield; A Glimpse of Canterbury; The Shrines of Warwickshire; and A Borrower of the Night. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162642114
• ISBN13: 9781162642116
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"