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Charles the First [microform]

Charles the First [microform]

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesBritish HistoryPlays

ISBN10: 1023642263
ISBN13: 9781023642262
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Charles the First: An Historical Tragedy in Five Acts by Mary Russell Mitford, first published in 1834, offers a dramatic exploration of the reign and eventual downfall of King Charles I of England. Mitford's play delves into the political intrigues, personal conflicts, and fateful decisions that led to the English Civil War and the king's execution. Through carefully crafted dialogue and compelling characters, the tragedy captures the turmoil of a nation divided and the human cost of ambition and ideological conflict. This historical drama provides a window into a pivotal period in British history, rendered with literary skill and emotional depth. Scholars and enthusiasts of British history and dramatic literature will find this play a valuable and engaging read.

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