Charles the First (Classic Reprint): An Historical Tragedy in Four Acts: An Historical Tragedy in Four Acts (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Charles I: An Historical Tragedy in Four Acts is a richly staged historical drama that explores the collision between royal authority and a rising Parliament. Set in the turmoil of England’s Civil War, the work centers on King Charles I, his counselors, and the rival forces that threaten the realm, all brought to life with vivid dialogue and tense, intimate moments.

Plunging into courtly palace life and the heat of political crisis, this edition presents strong characters whose loyalties are tested as they navigate duty, ambition, and the price of power. The play juxtaposes personal devotion with public upheaval, tracing how trust and conviction can clash with political realities.

- A powerful historical premise: the clash between a king’s sense of duty and the demands of a shifting Parliament.
- Central figures include Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, Queen Mary, and key nobles whose choices drive the drama.
- Thematic focus on loyalty, authority, and the costs of civil conflict.
- A stage-ready, character-driven tragedy drawn from English history and theatrical tradition.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical drama with Shakespearean resonance, political tension, and vivid courtroom and courtly scenes.

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