Massacre At Paris

""Massacre at Paris"" is a historical play written by Christopher Marlowe. The play is set in 1572 during the reign of King Charles IX of France and focuses on the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, a horrific event in which thousands of Huguenots (French Protestants) were killed by Catholic mobs in Paris. The play follows the story of the main character, Duke of Guise, who is a powerful Catholic nobleman and the leader of the massacre. The play also features other historical figures such as King Charles IX, his mother Catherine de' Medici, and the Huguenot leader, Admiral Coligny. The play explores themes of religious conflict, political power, and betrayal. Marlowe's writing style is known for its poetic language and dramatic intensity, making ""Massacre at Paris"" a gripping and thought-provoking read.QUEENE MOTHER. My noble sonne, and princely Duke of Guise, Now have we got the fatall stragling deere, Within the compasse of a deadly toyle, And as we late decreed we may perfourme.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.