Shropshire 2

<p><i>Shropshire 2</i> continues the Records of Early English Drama (REED) series with a meticulously edited collection of primary source materials related to dramatic and ceremonial activity in Shropshire. Edited by J. Alan B. Somerset this volume builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessor offering scholars and researchers unprecedented access to local records that illuminate the vibrant theatrical culture of the region.</p> <p>Drawing from a wide range of archival documents including guild records civic accounts and churchwardens' papers <i>Shropshire 2</i> provides detailed evidence of plays pageants and other forms of public performance. The book is an invaluable resource for understanding the social religious and political contexts in which early English drama flourished. This fully indexed and annotated volume enhances its accessibility and usefulness. Students of theatre history social history and early modern studies will find this an indispensable addition to the REED series.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>