A general history of the stage
Subtitle: from its origin
By: In which the several theatres of Europe, those particularly of Italy, Spain, France, England, Holland, Flanders, and Germany, with regard to their excellencies and defects, are critically compared with each other; the various management of them described; and the characters, manners, and persons of the principal performers considered. Together with two essays; on the art of speaking in public, and a comparison between the antient and modern drama
Edition: The 2d ed. To which is prefixed, An introductory discourse concerning the present state of the English stage and players.
Publisher: Printed for W. Owen and Lockyer Davis
Published: 1754
Place of publication: London
Language: eng; fre
Number of pages: 333
Subjects: Theater; History
Work titles: Réflexions historiques et critiques sur les différens théâtres de l'Europe
Notes: Translation of the author's Réflexions historiques et critiques sur les différens théâtres de l'Europe.

Previously issued (London, 1741) with title "Historical and critical account of the theatres in Europe"; here reissued with cancel t.p.