Stephen Alford: London’s Triumph

Alternative title
Episode 97
Synopsis
In his new book, "London’s Triumph: Merchants, Adventurers and Money in Shakespeare’s City", Stephen Alford reveals the enormous transitions underway in London during the preiod when Shakespeare lived and worked there. His insights express the social, political and psychological currents that were at large - exerting their influence on Shakespeare and his work. A professor of early modern British history at the University of Leeds, Stephen Alford is interviewed by Barbara Bogaev.
Series
Shakespeare Unlimited
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio
Transmission details
15 May 2018
Duration
31:33

Credits

Producer
Esther French; Richard Paul
Editor
Esther Ferington; Gail Kern Paster
Contributor
Barbara Bogaev; Charles Kippola; Heather Nathans; Michael Witmore

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Shakespeare
Keywords
London; trade

Notes

Notes
Episode 95 of Shakespeare Unlimited

Online Availability

Online URL
https://soundcloud.com/folgershakespearelibrary/stephen-alford-londons-triumph
Online format
Streamed

Production Company

Name

Folger Shakespeare Library

Email
reference@folger.edu
Web
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Phone
(202) 544 4600
Fax
(202) 544 4623
Address
201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington
DC 20003
USA

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Shakespeare, "Stephen Alford: London’s Triumph". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av78205 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)