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The case of our present theatrical disputes, fairly stated. In which is contained, a succinct account of the rise, progress and declension of the ancient stage; a comprehensive view of the management of the Italian, Spanish, French and Dutch theatres, with some free remarks upon our own

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1743.
Call number: 355719
Creator: Ralph, James (-1762)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: (8vo)
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