The Battle of Eddington or British Liberty: A Tragedy (1832)

""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 in the year 878 and depicts the battle between the Anglo-Saxons led by King Alfred and the Danes led by Guthrum. The play is an allegory for the struggle for liberty and freedom in England during the 19th century. The characters in the play represent different political and social classes, with the Anglo-Saxon peasants representing the working class and the Danes representing the ruling class. The play explores themes of power, oppression, and resistance, as well as the importance of unity and solidarity in the face of tyranny. Overall, ""The Battle of Eddington or British Liberty: A Tragedy"" is a thought-provoking and engaging work of historical fiction that sheds light on the struggle for freedom and democracy in England.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.