The Regicide, Or James The First, Of Scotland

The Regicide, Or James The First, Of Scotland: A Tragedy is a play written by Tobias George Smollett in 1749. The story is set in 1437 and revolves around the assassination of King James I of Scotland. The play depicts the political intrigue and power play that led to the assassination of the king and the subsequent consequences that followed. Smollett portrays the king as a just and virtuous ruler who is betrayed by his own courtiers. The play also explores the themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of political ambition. The Regicide is considered one of Smollett's lesser-known works, but it is still regarded as a significant contribution to the genre of historical drama.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.