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HIS LIFE • HIS TIMES • HIS PLAYS
The World of Shakespeare
Commemorating the 400th anniversary of his death in 1616, this collector’s edition from the makers of BBC History Magazine explores the life, times and work of William Shakespeare.
Inside you will:
◆ Discover the history behind some of his greatest plays ◆ Hear from experts debating the big questions of his life ◆ Learn about the society in which he lived and worked ◆ Meet his friends, family, colleagues and rivals ◆ Experience 16th-century London and visit an Elizabethan playhouse ◆ Discover Stratford-upon-Avon ◆ Explore his generation’s world view and how it influenced his creative vision
