Theatre History I (4213) and Theatre History II (4223)
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Reconstruction of the Theatre of Dionysius in Athens
1891 German encyclopedia Kurscher (ed) "Pierers Konversationslexikon"
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REFERENCE BOOKS
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Cambridge Guide to Theatre is an example of one title in CREDO for theatre history.
