Alphonsus, Emperor of Germany

Set against the backdrop of the Holy Roman Empire, a cunning Spanish prince's relentless quest for power drives the chilling narrative. The story follows Alphonsus as he employs murder and manipulation to eliminate rivals and seize the imperial throne. This Jacobean revenge tragedy delves into the themes of ambition, treachery, and the corrupting nature of absolute power, highlighting the moral compromises made in the pursuit of dominance.