Art: 19th Century Art

Explores the developments that influenced the profound changes in thought and sensibility during the second half of the eighteenth century and the first half of the nineteenth century.

Integrates religion, politics, military strategy, and international relations to show how history and Western civilization itself was forged in the crucible of Europe.

The most comprehensive guide to the history and current practice of worldwide theatre available today. Covers all major playwrights, works, traditions, theories, companies, venues and events; details the origins of popular theatre tradition; discusses the work of actors, directors and designers; explains theatre architecture and design.

This is as much an encyclopedia as a dictionary. Its 20 volumes embrace the entire world of musical knowledge, offering over 22,500 alphabetically arranged articles, by 2,300 contributors from over 70 different countries.

'Europe, 1789 to 1914' offers encyclopedic coverage of European institutions, events and personages over the 'long' 19th century, including the continent's increasing world dominance during this period.