The Siege Of Damascus: A Tragedy (1720)

By John Hughes and John Hughes

Book Overview

The Siege of Damascus: A Tragedy is a play written by John Hughes in 1720. The play is set during the Crusades and centers around the siege of Damascus by the Christian army led by Godfrey of Bouillon. The play follows the story of Almanzor, a Muslim prince who falls in love with Eudocia, the daughter of the Christian governor of Damascus. Almanzor's attempts to win Eudocia's heart are complicated by the siege and the political tensions between the two sides. The play explores themes of love, war, and religious conflict. The Siege of Damascus was one of the most popular plays of the 18th century and was frequently performed on the London stage.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: 1104921383
• ISBN13: 9781104921385
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"