{"title":"Daniel Swift","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the exceptional works of \u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Swift\u003c\/strong\u003e, an author renowned for his insightful exploration of history and military themes. Known for his ability to weave meticulous research with compelling narratives, Swift's books offer readers an engaging journey through historical events and their lasting impact on our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Swift's notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Dream Factory\u003c\/em\u003e, stands as a testament to his skill in crafting stories that reveal the intertwining of past and present. Through vivid storytelling and a keen understanding of the complexities of history, Swift invites readers to reflect on the legacies of key historical moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a casual reader seeking to understand the forces that shaped our world, Daniel Swift’s works provide an invaluable resource. Explore his collection to discover a captivating blend of history and narrative that promises to enlighten and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-dream-factory-by-daniel-swift-9780300263541","title":"The Dream Factory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe remarkable untold story of Shakespeare's first theatre – the playhouse before the Globe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1576, in a muddy field in Shoreditch, James Burbage erected London's first purpose-built commercial playhouse. A place of high culture and quick profit, run by cunning dreamers, the Theatre for the first time offered London's players the chance to control what they staged. At a time when playgoing was held to be close to a sin, this entertainment factory was a flashpoint for controversy – but would also become Shakespeare's first theatre, where he learned to ply his trade before his company moved to the Globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the life of this little-known playhouse, Daniel Swift tells the story of how Shakespeare became Shakespeare, and the Elizabethan stage began to flourish. Introducing us to the businessmen who dreamed up the Theatre, the carpenters who built it, the preachers who hated it, and the actors who performed upon its small stage, \u003cem\u003eThe Dream Factory\u003c\/em\u003e recreates the world that produced \u003cem\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Midsummer Night's Dream\u003c\/em\u003e – and the audiences who first saw them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46917253464300,"sku":"9780300263541","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9fc6ec59bd08f4827780ae9cb614629c.jpg?v=1761375859"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/daniel-swift.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}