An historical and critical account of the theatres in Europe : Viz. the Italian, Spanish, French, English, Dutch, Flemish, and German theatres. In which is contain'd a review of the manner, persons and character of the actors ; intermix'd with many curious dissertations upon the drama. Together with two celebrated essays: viz. An essay on action, or, The art of speaking in public: and, A comparison of the ancient and modern drama / By the famous Lewis Riccoboni ... The whole illustrated with notes by the author and translator