Tamburlaine the Great is a classic play by Christopher Marlowe, often considered one of the greatest dramatists in English literature. The play tells the story of Tamburlaine, a shepherd who rises to power through his military conquests and becomes the most powerful monarch of his time. This edition includes extensive notes and commentary, as well as related documents that provide 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.