Known as the "bible" of theatre history,Brockett and Hildyrs"sHistory of the Theatreis the most comprehensive and widely used survey of theatre history in the market. This40 th Anniversary Editionretains all of the traditional features that have madeHistory of the Theatrethe most successful text of its kind, including worldwide coverage, more than 530 photos and illustrations, useful maps, and the expertise of Oscar G. Brockett and Franklin J. Hildy, two of the most widely respected theatre historians in the field. As with every edition, the text reflects the current state of knowledge and brings the history of theatre up to the present. Thistenth editioncontinues to provide the most thorough and accurate assessment of theatre history available.