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Voices of Shakespeare's England : contemporary accounts of Elizabethan daily life
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- ISBN: 9780313357404
- ISBN: 0313357404
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xlvi, 260 p. : ill. ; 29 cm. - Publisher: Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood, c2010.
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-253) and index. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Vancouver Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Library | DA 350 V65 2010 (Text) | 33109009310947 | Stacks | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Book News : Book News Reviews
Editor Wagner, author and former British and U.S. history educator (Phoenix College and Arizona State U.) brings together excerpts from 51 documents written during the time of playwright William Shakespeare. Learning about the past from primary documents (the writings of the people who lived at the time) is always engaging, and this collection is no exception. It includes letters, literature, speeches and polemics, official reports, and narratives. The content is grouped in general categories, including: society and economy, church and state, literature and history, and Queen Elizabeth I. The author also addresses evaluating and interpreting primary documents and offers instruction on how to read them. A detailed chronology also is included. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2010 June #1
Although there are numerous compilations of documents, Voices of Shakespeare's England is unique because it not only presents original documents but also teaches high-school students, undergraduates, and general readers how to read and interpret the documents. The book opens with a general introduction to the period and a chronology of English history from 1533 to 1616. A chapter on "Evaluating and Interpreting Primary Documents" is an example of what makes this work so valuable. The 51 documents include excerpts from letters, plays, poems, speeches, polemics, novels, and reports that are divided into four sections: "Society and Economy," "Church and State," "Literature and History," and "The Queen." Each document has a short introduction that explains what the document is about. "Keep in Mind as You Read" gives points to help the reader understand what he or she is reading. After the document, there is a short "Aftermath" paragraph that explains the outcome. In "Ask Yourself," more questions are presented to help analyze the document, and in "Topics and Activities to Consider," research projects are suggested. Each document concludes with a bibliography of books and Web sites. Words that students might not understand are defined in special boxes, while sidebars provide supplemental information on people, places, laws, and events. Two appendixes offer "Biographical Sketches of Important Individuals Mentioned in Text" and "Glossary of Terms Mentioned in Text." Voices of Shakespeare's England is an outstanding reference book that will be very helpful to anyone researching the era. Teachers will find the work useful in teaching students how to read and understand primary documents. Recommended for high-school, college, and public libraries. Also available as an e-book. Copyright 2010 Booklist Reviews. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2010 August
Gr 9 UpâThis valuable volume comprises excerpts from and analysis of 51 documentsâfrom letters and diaries to public records and polemicsâproviding a detailed look into the era. The well-written introduction discusses economic, social, religious, political, and literary life, and a section on "Evaluating and Interpreting Primary Documents." Each selection is then presented within its historical context, defining important vocabulary and offering questions, discussion topics, activities, and references to focus exploration. The document topics range from pamphlets describing the Elizabethan criminal underworld to educational philosophies and from accounts of contemporary performances of Macbeth to critiques of Elizabethan playgoers' habits, encouraging readers to digest and evaluate the ideas that spawned and nurtured the golden age of theater. Excellent for large libraries.âNancy Menaldi-Scanlan, formerly of LaSalle Academy, Providence, RI
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