The Drama Of Kings (1871)

By Robert Williams Buchanan

Book Overview

The Drama of Kings is a historical drama written by Robert Williams Buchanan and first published in 1871. Set in the 16th century, the play follows the story of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her tumultuous reign in Scotland. The plot revolves around the power struggles between Mary and her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England, as well as the political and religious conflicts that arose during this period. The play is divided into five acts and features a large cast of characters, including Mary's husband Lord Darnley, her advisor David Rizzio, and various Scottish lords and English diplomats. The Drama of Kings is known for its vivid and poetic language, as well as its dramatic and emotional scenes. It is considered one of Buchanan's most significant works and a notable contribution to the genre of historical drama.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: 1104488477
• ISBN13: 9781104488475
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"