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A Game at Chess, written by Thomas Middleton, is a politically charged play that allegorizes the tensions between England and Spain during the early 17th century, particularly focusing on the failed marriage negotiations between Charles I and the Spanish Infanta. The play, notable for its extensive documentation and popularity, critiques Catholicism and Jesuit influence through its characters, while also reflecting the nationalistic sentiments following the breakdown of the Spanish match. Despite its succes
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