SHAKESPEARE'S WORLD is an engaging overview of Tudor England, Renaissance Europe, and global colonialism in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries.

This historical and cultural context provides the background necessary far a thorough study of Shakespeare's life and works. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the political, social, and cultural landscapes that impacted the Yard through easy-to-read descriptions of topics ranging from the Globe Theater to the Elizabethan social order and more.

This text includes:

• Plot synopses of the Bard's plays and poems.
• Chronologies outlining key events of Shakespeare's time.
• A geographical chart of the regions and places referenced in the Bard's works, from "the Indies" to "the South Seas."

• Comprehensive overview—Explores four interlocking segments of this era, including Shakespeare's life and works, Tudor England, Renaissance Europe, and global colonialism.

  • Enables students to appreciate the impact of the era of Shakespeare on his work, as well as the impact of Shakespeare's work on the era.

• Plot synopses for Shakespeare's plays and poems—Includes a brief plot summary for each work.

  • Helps students grasp the main point of each work and distinguish it from the others.

• Geographical chart of places and locations named in the works—Lists major regions referenced in the plays, from “the Indies” to “the South Seas,” showing that his use of the word “world” indicate his interest in global affairs.

  • Gives students an idea of how Elizabethan voyages of discovery enhanced Shakespeare's awareness of the world and how he utilized that awareness in his writing.

• Perfect supplement—Deals less with Shakespeare's plays and more with the culture of the time.

  • Provides students with an understanding of the era in a way that they will find easily accessible.