Cinq-Mars: An Historical Tragedy in Five Acts (1883)

Cinq-Mars: An Historical Tragedy In Five Acts is a play written by William Francis C. Wigston and first published in 1883. The play is set in 17th century France and tells the story of Henri Coiffier de Ruz?????, Marquis of Cinq-Mars, a nobleman who becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow Cardinal Richelieu, the powerful minister of King Louis XIII. The play is divided into five acts and follows the rise and fall of Cinq-Mars as he becomes increasingly involved in the plot against Richelieu. Along the way, he falls in love with Marie de Mantua, a lady-in-waiting to the Queen, but their relationship is threatened by the political intrigue surrounding them. As the plot against Richelieu unfolds, Cinq-Mars and his co-conspirators are ultimately betrayed and executed, leading to a tragic ending for the play. Wigston's play is known for its historical accuracy and attention to detail, as well as its exploration of themes such as loyalty, ambition, and love in the context of political power struggles.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.