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David Wiles, "Democracy, Theatre and Performance: From the Greeks to Gandhi" (Cambridge UP, 2024)

New Books in Intellectual History

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Theater and Democracy: The Puritan Revolution's Impact

This chapter examines the intertwining of democracy, theater, and performance during the British Puritan Revolution. It highlights the ideological struggles of the time, focusing on William Prynne's critique of theater and the broader implications for modern democratic values influenced by individualism and Christianity.

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