The Shakespeare riots : revenge, drama, and death in nineteenth-century America
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Published
New York : Random House, [2007].
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9780345486943, 0345486943
Physical Desc
xxi, 312 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston Central - Adult Non-Fiction | 792 .0974 CLI | Checked Out | July 8, 2024 |
| Providence Public - Level 2 Book Stacks | 792.09747 C637s | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Random House, [2007].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9780345486943, 0345486943
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-296) and index.
Description
A social and cultural history of New York's 1849 Astor Place Riots describes how a feud between two Shakespearean actors of the era led to a violent public disturbance that resulted in the deaths of more than thirty people.
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Astor Place Riot, New York, N.Y., 1849.
Forrest, Edwin, -- 1806-1872.
Macready, William Charles, -- 1793-1873.
New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
Shakespeare, William, -- 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- 1800-1950.
Shakespeare, William, -- 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- New York (State) -- New York.
Theater -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
Forrest, Edwin, -- 1806-1872.
Macready, William Charles, -- 1793-1873.
New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
Shakespeare, William, -- 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- 1800-1950.
Shakespeare, William, -- 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- New York (State) -- New York.
Theater -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cliff, N. (2007). The Shakespeare riots: revenge, drama, and death in nineteenth-century America (First edition.). Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cliff, Nigel. 2007. The Shakespeare Riots: Revenge, Drama, and Death in Nineteenth-century America. Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cliff, Nigel. The Shakespeare Riots: Revenge, Drama, and Death in Nineteenth-century America Random House, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cliff, Nigel. The Shakespeare Riots: Revenge, Drama, and Death in Nineteenth-century America First edition., Random House, 2007.
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