The Siege of Berwick

The Siege of Berwick: A Tragedy is a play written by Edward Jerningham and originally published in 1882. The play is set during the 14th century and is based on the historical siege of Berwick-upon-Tweed by the Scottish army in 1333. The play revolves around the conflict between the English and Scottish armies during the siege and the tragic consequences that follow. The characters in the play include historical figures such as Edward III, King of England, and Sir William Douglas, a Scottish knight. The play is written in blank verse and features themes of love, war, loyalty, and betrayal. The Siege of Berwick: A Tragedy is a classic example of Victorian-era drama and is considered to be one of Jerningham's most notable works.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.