British Naval Swords and Swordsmanship
- 144pages
- 6 heures de lecture
A comprehensive history superior to any work on the subject published before. Heavily illustrated with a wide range of fascinating images. Will appeal to a wide audience.
John McGrath Livres
John McGrath fut un dramaturge et théoricien du théâtre anglais qui défendit l'agence écossaise dans ses œuvres. Il est resté célèbre pour avoir formulé les principes d'un théâtre radical et populaire, s'appuyant sur des techniques qui rappellent les traditions du théâtre épique. Sa pièce la plus renommée utilise ces méthodes pour explorer des schémas récurrents d'abus de terres et d'exploitation dans l'histoire écossaise, démontrant un lien profond entre l'expression artistique et la critique sociale. Le travail de McGrath visait constamment à émanciper par la performance, soulignant la relation durable entre les traditions culturelles et les luttes contemporaines.
Good Night Out - Popular Theatre
- 144pages
- 6 heures de lecture
The classic manifesto on popular theatre reissued.
"It's a story that has a beginning, a middle, but as yet, no end. John McGrath's winding, furious, innovative play tracks the economic history and exploitation of the Scottish Highlands from the post-Rebellion suppression of the clans to the story of the Clearances: in the 19th century, aristocratic landowners discovered the profitability of sheep farming, and forced a mass emigration of rural Highlanders, burning their houses in order to make way for the Cheviot sheep. Described by the playwright as having a “ceilidh” format, The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil draws on historical research alongside Gaelic song and the Scots' love of variety and popular entertainment to tell this epic story. A totally distinctive cultural and theatrical phenomenon, the play championed several new approaches to theatre, raising its profile as a means of political intervention; proposing a collective and collaborative approach to creating theatre; offering a language of performance accessible to working-class people; producing theatre in non-purpose-built theatre spaces; breaking down the barrier between audience and performers through interaction; and taking theatre to people who otherwise would not access it. " -- Provided by the Publisher
Focusing on the maneuver brigade, this work offers an in-depth organizational history and examines its application in various wars. It includes case studies that highlight the brigade's operational effectiveness. Additionally, the appendices serve as a comprehensive reference, detailing all brigade organizations utilized by the Army since 1917, along with the history of brigade colors, making it a valuable resource for military historians and enthusiasts.
Hyperlynx
- 54pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Set against the backdrop of a sunny September day, the story follows Heather Smithson, a senior MI5 controller facing a career-threatening dilemma. As she reflects on recent global events in Seattle, Genoa, and New York, she grapples with questions of identity and loyalty, trying to discern the true battleground and the nature of the enemy. The narrative explores the complexities of her role and the weight of her decisions in a world fraught with uncertainty.
