""Maximilian: A Play In Five Acts"" is a dramatic work by American author Edgar Lee Masters. The play centers around the life and reign of Maximilian I, the Austrian Archduke who was appointed as Emperor of Mexico in the mid-19th century. The play explores Maximilian's struggles to maintain his power in the face of political opposition and rebellion, as well as his relationships with his wife, Empress Carlota, and his advisors. Through its exploration...