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The Battle Of Eddington Or British Liberty

The Battle Of Eddington Or British Liberty

John Penn

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120029898
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The Battle of Eddington or British Liberty: A Tragedy is a historical play written by John Penn and published in 1832. The play is set during the reign of King Alfred the Great in the 9th century and revolves around the Battle of Eddington, which was fought between the Saxons and the Danes.The play portrays the struggle for power and control between the two sides, with the Saxons fighting to preserve their freedom and way of life against the invading Danes. The characters in the play include historical figures such as King Alfred, his brother Aethelred, and the Danish leader Guthrum.The Battle of Eddington or British Liberty: A Tragedy is a commentary on the importance of liberty and freedom, and the sacrifices that must be made in order to preserve them. The play is written in a tragic style, with the Saxons ultimately losing the battle and their freedom, but their spirit and determination living on.Overall, The Battle of Eddington or British Liberty: A Tragedy is a historical play that explores themes of power, freedom, and sacrifice, and provides a commentary on the importance of these values in society.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.

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