Pierce Penniless's supplication to the Devil

The actors vindication containing, three brief treatises, viz. I. Their antiquity. II. Their antient dignity, III. The true use of their quality
von: Heywood, Thomas 1574-1641
Veröffentlicht: (1658)

Latin correspondence by Alberico Gentili and John Rainolds on academic drama
von: Gentili, Alberico 1552-1608, et al.
Veröffentlicht: (1977)

A farther vindication of the short view of the profaneness and immorality of the English stage, in which the objections of a late book, entituled, A defence of plays, are consider'd. By Jeremy Collier, M.A
von: Collier, Jeremy 1650-1726
Veröffentlicht: (1708)

Vertheidigung der Spiele, Tänze, Schauspiele und anderer irdischen Lustbarkeiten nebst einer Anweisung, wie man an selbigen ohne Versündigung Antheil nehmen könne
von: Jacobi, Johann F.
Veröffentlicht: (1770)

A shorte treatise against stage-playes
von: Leighton, Alexander 1568-1649
Veröffentlicht: (1625)

A second and third blast of retrait from plaies and theaters the one whereof was sounded by a reuerend byshop dead long since; the other by a worshipful and zealous gentleman now aliue: one showing the filthines of plaies in times past; the other the abhomination of theaters in the time present: both expresly prouing that that common-weale is nigh vnto the cursse of God, wherein either plaiers be made of, or theaters maintained. Set forth by Anglo-phile Eutheo
von: Salvian of Marseilles
Veröffentlicht: (1580)

Reflections on a favourite amusement
von: Law, William 1686-1761
Veröffentlicht: (1756)

A representation of the impiety and immorality of the English stage. With reasons for putting a stop thereto: and some questions addrest to those who frequent the play-house
Veröffentlicht: (1704)

An essay on plays and masquerades By the author of The occasional paper
von: Author of The occasional paper
Veröffentlicht: (1724)

Th'overthrow of stage-playes, by the way of controversie betwixt D. Gager and D. Rainoldes wherein all the reasons that can be made for them are notably refuted; th'objections aunswered, and the case so cleared and resolved, as that the iudgement of any man, that is not froward and perverse, may easelie be satisfied. Wherein is manifestly proved, that it is not onely vnlawfull to bee an actor, but a beholder of those vanities. Wherevnto are added also and annexed in th'end certeine latine letters betwixt the sayed Maister Rainoldes, and D. Gentiles, reader of the civill law in Oxford, concerning the same matter
von: Rainolds, John
Veröffentlicht: (1599)

The overthrow of stage-playes, by the way of controversie betwixt D. Gager and D. Rainoldes wherein all the reasons that can be made for them are notably refuted; the objections aunswered, and the case so cleared and resolved, as that the iudgement of any man, that is not froward and perverse, may easilie bee satisfied. Wherein is manifestly proved, that it is not onely vnlawfull to bee an actor, but a beholder of those vanities. Wherevnto are added also and annexed in the end certaine latine letters betwixt the said Maister Rainoldes, and Doct, [sic] Gentiles, reader of the civill law in Oxford, concerning the same matter
von: Rainolds, John
Veröffentlicht: (1629)

The stage acquitted, being a full answer to Mr. Collier, and the other enemies of the drama
Veröffentlicht: (1996)

The vengeance of God, and the impenitency of men, demonstrated in the country's being laid waste in blood and misery; while the inhabitants, particularly in Edinburgh, are rioting in lewdness and vice, and encouraging that Source of Wickedness, the Play-House. With an absract, [sic] shewing the danger and sinfulness of the stage
Veröffentlicht: (1747)

Remarks on the memoirs of Tate Wilkinson, Esquire, manager of the Theatres-Royal, York and Hull. By Nicholas Manners
von: Manners, Nicholas
Veröffentlicht: (1790)

A letter from several members of the Society for Reformation of Manners. To the most Reverend Father in God Thomas by Divine Providence, Lord Arch-Bishop of Canterbury
Veröffentlicht: (1704)

De' teatri antichi e moderni e altri scritti teatrali
von: Maffei, Scipione 1675-1755
Veröffentlicht: (1988)

Discourses of vvarre and single combat, translated out of French by I. Eliot
von: Loque, Bertrand de
Veröffentlicht: (1591)

Theologicall and scholasticall positions concerning vsurie set forth, by definitions and partitions, framed according to the rules of a naturall method
von: Powel, Gabriel 1576-1611
Veröffentlicht: (1602)

The odious, despicable, and dreadfull condition of a drunkard, drawn to the life to deterre others, and cause them to decline the wayes of death, or, A hopefull way to cure drunkennesse (the root of all evill, and rot of all good) in such as are not (by long custome) past cure
von: Younge, Richard
Veröffentlicht: (1649)

Vox militis foreshewing what perils are procured where the people of this, or any other kingdome liue without regard of marshall discipline, especially when they stand and behold their friends in apparent danger, and almost subuerted by there enemies vniust persecution, and yet with hold their helping hand and assistance. Diuided into two parts, the first manifesting for what causes princes may enter into warre, and how necessary and vsuall it is, drawne from the actions of the Prince of Orange. The second discourseth of warre, souldiers, and the time when it is conuenient: collected out of the heroicall examples of Count Mansfield. ... Dedicated to Count Mansfield, and the honourable Councell of Warre
von: Marcelline, George
Veröffentlicht: (1625)

Allarme to England foreshewing what perilles are procured, where the people liue without regarde of martiall lawe. With a short discourse conteyning the decay of warlike discipline, conuenient to be perused by gentlemen, such as are desirous by seruice, to seeke their owne deserued prayse, and the preseruation of their countrey. Newly deuised and written by Barnabe Riche Gentleman
von: Rich, Barnabe
Veröffentlicht: (1578)

Essays, moral and divine; in five discourses: Viz. I. Against Atheism. II. Of Providence. III. Of Learning and Religion. IV. Of Triffling Studies, Stage-Playes, and Romances. V. Upon the Incarnation of Jesus Christ, and Redemption of Mankind By Sir William Anstruther of Anstruther, One of the Senators of the Colledge of Justice
von: Anstruther, William Sir d. 1711
Veröffentlicht: (1701)

The apologie of Pierce Pennilesse. Or Strange newes, of the intercepting certaine letters, and a conuoy of verses, as they were going priuilie to victuall the Lowe Countries. By Tho. Nashe Gentleman
von: Nash, Thomas 1567-1601
Veröffentlicht: (1593)

Of the confusions and revolutions of governments wherein is examined how farre a man may lawfully conforme to the powers and commands of those who with various successes hold kingdomes divided by civill or forraigne warrs
von: Ascham, Antony
Veröffentlicht: (1649)

An informacion agaynst the oppressours of the pore commons
von: Crowley, Robert
Veröffentlicht: (1979)

The immorality of the English pulpit as justly subjected to the notice of the English stage, as the immorality of the stage is to that of the pulpit. In a letter to Mr. Collier. Occasion'd by the third chapter of his book entitl'd, A short view of the immorality of the English stage, &c
Veröffentlicht: (1698)

The school of abuse, containing a pleasant invective against poets, pipers, players, jesters , etc.
von: Gosson, Stephen 1554-1624
Veröffentlicht: (1841)

Morbus Satanicus. The devils disease. Or the sin of pride arraigned and condemned. The 27 edition, with many additions. By William Jones, student in divinity
von: Jones, Andrew
Veröffentlicht: (1677)

The wonders of the female world, or a general history of women Wherein by many hundreds of examples is shewed what woman hath been from the first ages of the world to these times: ... with an account of Sybils, those ancient and famous heathen prophetesses, their prophecies concerning the various mutations of the world, ... Collected from the most approved historians, philosophers, physicians, philologists, and others. To which is added, a pleasant discourse of Female pre-eminence, or the dignity and excellency of that sex above the male
Veröffentlicht: (1683)

The speech of John Gardiner, Esquire Delivered in the House of Representatives. On Thursday, the 26th of January, 1792; on the subject of the report of the committee, appointed to consider the expediency of repealing the law against theatrical exhibitions within this commonwealth. [Twenty-four lines of quotations]
von: Gardiner, John 1737-1793
Veröffentlicht: (1792)

A letter from an officer of the army in Ireland to a kinsman of his in the English army
Veröffentlicht: (1659)

The souldiers march to salvation wherein is shewn the lawfulness of voluntary serving upon the assured knowledge of a just cause, how it is lawful and necessary for prest souldiers to obey authority in case of doubting
von: Bland, Francis
Veröffentlicht: (1647)

A general discourse against the damnable sect of vsurers grounded vppon the vvorde of God, and confirmed by the auctoritie of doctors both auncient, and newe; necessarie for all tymes, but most profitable for these later daies, in which, charitie being banished, couetousnes hath gotten the vpper hande. VVhereunto is annexed another godlie treatise concernyng the lawfull vse of ritches. Seene and allowed accordyng to her Maiesties iniunctions
von: Caesar, Philipp 1535-1585
Veröffentlicht: (1578)

Recherches sur la nature et les causes de la richesse des nations
von: Smith, Adam 1723-1790
Veröffentlicht: (1790)

Four dissertations and Essays on suicide and the immortality of the soul
von: Hume, David 1711-1776
Veröffentlicht: (2000)

Quaternio or a foure-fold way to a happy life Set forth in a discourse betweene a country-man, a citizen, a divine, and a lawyer. Wherein the commodities of the country and the city, together with the excellency of divinity and the law are set forth. By Tho. N. of the Inner Temple, I.C
von: Nash, Thomas 1567-1601
Veröffentlicht: (1636)