Gertrude and Beatrice; Or The Queen of Hungary: A Historical Tragedy in Five Acts is a play written by George Stephens. The play is set in Hungary during the 13th century and follows the story of two sisters, Gertrude and Beatrice, who are vying for the throne of Hungary after the death of their father, King Andrew II. Gertrude is the elder sister and is married to the Duke of Austria, while Beatrice is unmarried and has the support of the Hungarian nobles. The play explores the themes of power, ambition, loyalty, and betrayal as the two sisters fight for the crown. The play also features historical figures such as King Bela IV of Hungary and the Mongol leader Batu Khan. Gertrude and Beatrice; Or The Queen of Hungary is a tragic tale of family, politics, and the cost of power.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.
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