In this fascinating exploration of the world of Shakespeare, Rothschild delves into the political, cultural, and social context in which the playwright lived and worked. Drawing on a wealth of historical and literary sources, this book offers a new perspective on Shakespeare's life and times, as well as his enduring legacy in the world of literature and theatre. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.