Schiller's gripping drama centers on the conflict between Don Carlos, the son of King Philip II of Spain, and his father's tyrannical regime. With themes of political oppression, religious bigotry, and romantic love, Don Carlos is a powerful indictment of the abuses of power and a stirring celebration of the human spirit. This edition includes a new introduction by John Towler, situating the play within its historical and literary context.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.