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John of Hapsburg: A Tragedy is a play written by Richard Lewis and published in 1843. The play is set in the late 16th century and tells the tragic story of John, the youngest son of the powerful Hapsburg family. John is a sensitive and compassionate young man who is deeply troubled by the conflicts and injustices of his time. He becomes increasingly disillusioned with his family's ruthless pursuit of power and begins to question their methods.As John's doubts and fears grow, he finds himself caught in a web of intrigue and betrayal. His older brother, Rudolf, is determined to maintain the family's dominance and sees John as a threat to his own ambitions. Rudolf plots against John and eventually succeeds in having him imprisoned.The play explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for individual freedom in a society dominated by powerful families and political institutions. It is a powerful and moving tragedy that offers a compelling portrait of a young man struggling to find his place in a world of violence and oppression.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.