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Volume 1 of The Cambridge History of British Theatre begins in Roman Britain and ends with Charles II's restoration to the throne imminent. The nineteen essays that make up the volume are written for the general reader by leading British and American scholars.

This volume explores the rich and complex histories of English, Scottish and Welsh theatres in the 'long' twentieth century since 1895. Twenty-three original essays by leading historians and critics investigate major aspects of theatrical performance. Detailed surveys of key theatre practices across the period are combined with case studies.

Volume 2 of The Cambridge History of British Theatre covers the long period from the Restoration in 1660 to 1895. Essays by experts in the field provide authoritative, up-to-date and clearly written accounts of theatres, dramatists, actors and actresses, and audiences.