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THEA/SEMN 265: First Theatres

Background Sources

Before you start your research . . .

Make sure you know the basics about the COUNTRY, the PEOPLE, and the type of theatre you are investigating.
Reference sources can help you answer the who, what, when, and where questions.

Britannica Academic
General encyclopedia covering historical and contemporary topics of the world, such as world history, biography, geography, sociology, and more. Includes a world atlas and country statistics comparison tool.
Gale eBooks
Reference works covering education, environment, sciences, health and wellness, history, law, religion, nation and world, politics, and social sciences.

Wikipedia
Created & edited by volunteers around the world. NOT authoritative, but a good place to start research

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