Learning on ScreenStephen Alford: London’s Triumph
- Alternative title
- Episode 97
- Synopsis
- In his new book, "London’s Triumph: Merchants, Adventurers and Money in Shakespeare’s City", Stephen Alford reveals the enormous transitions underway in London during the preiod when Shakespeare lived and worked there. His insights express the social, political and psychological currents that were at large - exerting their influence on Shakespeare and his work. A professor of early modern British history at the University of Leeds, Stephen Alford is interviewed by Barbara Bogaev.
- Series
- Shakespeare Unlimited
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Audio
- Transmission details
- 15 May 2018
- Duration
- 31:33
Credits
- Producer
- Esther French; Richard Paul
- Editor
- Esther Ferington; Gail Kern Paster
- Contributor
- Barbara Bogaev; Charles Kippola; Heather Nathans; Michael Witmore
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Subjects
- Shakespeare
- Keywords
- London; trade
Notes
- Notes
- Episode 95 of Shakespeare Unlimited
Online Availability
- Online URL
- https://soundcloud.com/folgershakespearelibrary/stephen-alford-londons-triumph
- Online format
- Streamed
Production Company
- Name
Folger Shakespeare Library
- reference@folger.edu
- Web
- http://www.folger.edu External site opens in new window
- Phone
- (202) 544 4600
- Fax
- (202) 544 4623
- Address
- 201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington
DC 20003
USA
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