附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 635-651).
The origins of the theatre -- Theatre and drama in ancient Greece -- Roman theatre and drama -- Theatre and drama in the Middle Ages -- The Italian Renaissance -- The English theatre from 1558 to 1642 -- The Spanish theatre from 1500 to 1700 -- The theatre in France from 1548 to 1700 -- The English theatre from 1642 to 1790 -- Italy, France, and Spain in the 18th century -- Theatre in northern and eastern Europe during the 18th century -- Theatre and drama in Europe and America during the early 19th century -- Theatre and drama in Europe and American during the late 19th century -- The theatre of the Orient -- The modern European theatre, 1875-1915 -- The theatre in Europe and America between the wars -- Theatre and drama, 1945-1960 -- Theatre and drama since 1960.
