Gertrude And Beatrice; Or The Queen Of Hungary: A Historical Tragedy In Five Acts

By George Stephens

Book Overview

""Gertrude and Beatrice; Or The Queen of Hungary"" is a historical tragedy written by George Stephens. The play is set in 13th century Hungary and tells the story of two sisters, Gertrude and Beatrice, who are vying for the throne of Hungary after the death of their father, King Andrew II. Gertrude, the elder sister, is married to the Duke of Austria and has the support of the Austrian army, while Beatrice has the support of the Hungarian nobility. The play explores themes of power, betrayal, and loyalty as the sisters engage in a struggle for control of the kingdom. The five-act play is written in verse and features a cast of historical figures, including King Andrew II, Duke Leopold of Austria, and the Archbishop of Esztergom. ""Gertrude and Beatrice; Or The Queen of Hungary"" is a dramatic and engaging work that offers a unique perspective on the politics and power struggles of medieval Europe.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163257575
• ISBN13: 9781163257579
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"