Constantine The Great: A Tragedy

By Henry Newman Howard and Newman Howard

Book Overview

""Constantine The Great: A Tragedy"" is a play written by Howard Newman that explores the life and legacy of the Roman Emperor Constantine. The play is set during the fourth century AD, a time of great political and religious upheaval in the Roman Empire. The story follows Constantine as he rises to power, battles his political enemies, and ultimately makes the decision to convert to Christianity, which would have a profound impact on the future of the Roman Empire.The play is divided into five acts and features a cast of historical figures, including Constantine, his mother Helena, the pagan philosopher Porphyry, and the Christian bishop Eusebius. The play also includes themes of power, faith, and the clash between pagan and Christian beliefs.Overall, ""Constantine The Great: A Tragedy"" is a thought-provoking and engaging play that offers a unique perspective on one of the most influential figures in Roman history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432545744
• ISBN13: 9781432545741
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"