Isaac Comnenus - Taylor Henry

Isaac Comnenus: A Play is a dramatic work written by Henry Taylor and published in 1827. The play centers around the life of Isaac Comnenus, a Byzantine Emperor who ruled from 1057-1059. The story follows Isaac's rise to power, his struggles with his family and courtiers, and his eventual downfall. The play is set in Constantinople and features a cast of historical figures, including Isaac's wife, Empress Catherine, and his rival, Michael VI. The play explores themes of power, ambition, and betrayal, and offers a glimpse into the political and social climate of Byzantine society during the 11th century. With its intricate plot and complex characters, Isaac Comnenus: A Play is a compelling work of historical drama that continues to captivate readers and audiences today.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.

EAN: 9781437082180