Extracts From The Accounts Of The Revels At Court, In The Reigns Of Queen Elizabeth And King James I

""Extracts From The Accounts Of The Revels At Court, In The Reigns Of Queen Elizabeth And King James I"" is a historical book written by Peter Cunningham. The book is a collection of extracts from the accounts of the Revels at the court of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. The Revels were a series of elaborate theatrical productions and masques that were performed at the royal court during the 16th and 17th centuries.The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of courtly entertainment during this period, with descriptions of the costumes, sets, and music used in these productions. The extracts also reveal the names of the playwrights, actors, and musicians involved in these events, many of whom were famous figures of the time.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and the second part covering the reign of King James I. Each section includes a detailed introduction that provides historical context and background information on the era.Overall, ""Extracts From The Accounts Of The Revels At Court, In The Reigns Of Queen Elizabeth And King James I"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of theatre, music, and courtly entertainment in early modern England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.