British theatre has a greater tradition than any other, having started all the way back in 1311 and still going strong today. But that is too much for one book

Historical Dictionary of American Theater: Beginnings covers the history of theater as well as the literature of America from 1538 to 1880. The years covered by

Despite constant hindrance from government interference and control, the Russian theater has produced many memorable playwrights, schools of thought, and plays,

The Historical Dictionary of Chinese Theater is the first English language dictionary dedicated entirely to Chinese theater. The history of Chinese theater is t