King's In Babylon: A Drama (1906)

By Alice Mary Buckton

Book Overview

""King's In Babylon: A Drama"" is a play written by Alice Mary Buckton and first published in 1906. The play is set in ancient Babylon and follows the story of King Nabonidus, who is obsessed with finding the lost city of Sippar and neglects his duties as a ruler. His son, Prince Belshazzar, tries to take control of the kingdom and restore order, but faces opposition from the powerful priestly class. Meanwhile, a group of Jewish exiles, including the prophet Daniel, struggle to maintain their faith in a foreign land. The play explores themes of power, faith, and the clash of cultures. It is a historical drama that offers a glimpse into the ancient world and the struggles of those who lived in it.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: 1436883725
• ISBN13: 9781436883726
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"