Charles The First

""Charles The First: A Historical Tragedy, In Five Acts"" is a play written by Mary Russell Mitford and published in 1834. The play is set in England during the reign of King Charles I and follows the events leading up to the English Civil War. The story focuses on the conflict between the King and his Parliament, as well as the personal struggles of the main characters. The play features historical figures such as Oliver Cromwell and the Earl of Strafford, and explores themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal. Mitford's work is considered a significant contribution to the tradition of historical drama in English literature.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.