02118cam a22003013u 4500 16636 UtSlPG 20260610133405.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hagedorn, Hermann, 1882-1964 Makers of Madness : A Play in One Act and Three Scenes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-09-03 Produced by Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. "Makers of Madness" by Hermann Hagedorn is a one-act play written during the early 20th century. This dramatic work explores themes of power, war, and the moral dilemmas faced by leaders who must decide whether to pursue peace or war for their nation. Set against a backdrop of escalating tensions between two fictional factions, the play scrutinizes the nature of authority and the consequences of decision-making in a volatile political climate. The narrative unfolds primarily in the court of a fictional king and his ministers, who grapple with the prospect of war against the Republic. The fears and ambitions of the King clash with the aggressive desires of his ministers, particularly the Prime Minister and the Chief of Staff. As negotiations unfold, the King's attempt at diplomacy is met with resistance from his advisors, who view conflict as a means of preserving national honor. Tensions build rapidly, and the ultimate decision to proceed with war is made despite the King's fervent opposition and moral qualms, encapsulating the madness and complexity of political maneuvering during crisis moments. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified War -- Drama https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16636 58024 58024