Publisher's Synopsis
The Earl of Gowrie: A Tragedy is a play written by James White and published in 1845. The play is based on the historical events surrounding the Gowrie Conspiracy, which took place in Scotland in 1600. The play tells the story of John Ruthven, the Earl of Gowrie, and his brother Alexander, who attempt to assassinate King James VI of Scotland. The play explores the motivations and actions of the conspirators, as well as the political and social context of the time. The play is a tragedy, and it explores themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal. The Earl of Gowrie: A Tragedy is a well-regarded work of historical fiction and is considered one of James White's most important 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.
