GREECE, ROME AND CHINA - Hans Beck / Griet Vankeerberghen (edd.), Place and Performance in Ancient Greece, Rome, and China. Pp. xiv + 471, b/w & colour ills, maps. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024. Cased, £115, US$150. ISBN: 978-1-009-39002-6.

Wang Di

doi:10.1017/s0009840x26103059

May 28, 2026The Classical Review

GREECE, ROME AND CHINA - Hans Beck / Griet Vankeerberghen (edd.), Place and Performance in Ancient Greece, Rome, and China. Pp. xiv + 471, b/w & colour ills, maps. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024. Cased, £115, US$150. ISBN: 978-1-009-39002-6.

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The volume aims to explore the interconnections between place and performance in ancient Greece, Rome, and China.
Collection of essays from various scholars analyzing performances in distinct cultural contexts.
Examination of historical narratives and theatrical practices relevant to the discussed civilizations.
Use of illustrations and maps to provide visual context for cultural dynamics.
Demonstrates varying roles of place in shaping performance across cultures.
Highlights the influence of historical narratives on theatrical practices.
Identifies key thematic continuities and divergences among Greece, Rome, and China.

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Edited volume explores the cultural significance of place and performance across three ancient civilizations, highlighting similarities and differences.

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