Publisher's Synopsis
Babington: A Tragedy is a play written by Thomas Doubleday and published in 1825. The play is set in the late 16th century and focuses on the plot to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I of England by a group of Catholic conspirators, led by Anthony Babington. The play explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of political intrigue. The characters in the play are complex and multi-dimensional, with Babington portrayed as a charismatic leader who is ultimately undone by his own ambition. The play is written in blank verse and features vivid descriptions of the historical events and characters. Overall, Babington: A Tragedy is a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most dramatic moments in English history.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.
