Vortigern, A Historical Tragedy, And Henry The Second, A Historical Drama (1799)

Vortigern, A Historical Tragedy, And Henry The Second, A Historical Drama is a two-part play written by William Henry Ireland and published in 1799. The first part, Vortigern, is a tragedy set in 5th-century Britain and tells the story of the eponymous king who invites the Saxons to settle in his kingdom, only to be betrayed and overthrown by them. The play is notable for its inclusion of a purportedly ancient manuscript that Ireland claimed to have discovered, which was later revealed to be a forgery.The second part, Henry The Second, is a historical drama set in 12th-century England and focuses on the reign of King Henry II. The play explores the complex relationships between Henry and his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and his sons, including the future King Richard the Lionheart. It also touches on themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal.Overall, Vortigern, A Historical Tragedy, And Henry The Second, A Historical Drama is a work of historical fiction that blends elements of tragedy and drama to explore the lives and struggles of two kings from different eras of British history.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.