King James The First Of Scotland: A Tragedy In Five Acts (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432534370)

""King James The First Of Scotland: A Tragedy In Five Acts"" is a play written by David Erskine that depicts the life and death of King James I of Scotland. The play is set in the 15th century and follows the story of James I, who was imprisoned for 18 years before becoming king. The play explores the themes of power, betrayal, and revenge as James I struggles to maintain control of his kingdom and protect his family from those who seek to harm them. The play is divided into five acts and features a cast of characters that includes James I, his wife Joan Beaufort, his brother Robert Stewart, and his cousin Walter Stewart. The play is a tragic tale of a king who is ultimately betrayed and murdered by those he trusted most. Through the use of powerful dialogue and vivid imagery, Erskine brings to life the complex political and personal relationships of the Scottish court during this tumultuous period in history. ""King James The First Of Scotland: A Tragedy In Five Acts"" is a compelling work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on one of Scotland's most fascinating monarchs.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.

Author: David Erskine
ISBN-10: 1432534378
ISBN-13: 9781432534370
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/10/2007
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d