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An account of the life and times of William Shakespeare, including maps and chronology. From cottage to mighty castle, royal palace to battlefield, country village to vibrant metropolis, this work investigates the locations that informed some of the greatest plays and poetry the world has ever known.
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There are many books about William Shakespeare but few written for the visitor which deal so thoroughly with his life, works and associated sites. Keith Cheetham, historian, dramatist and lifelong fan of the Bard, sets off in search of the places that shaped Shakespeare's life. From cottage to mighty castle, royal palace to battlefield, country village to vibrant metropolis, Keith investigates the locations that informed some of the greatest plays and poetry the world has ever known.
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