Dramas Of The Ancient World is a book written by David Lyndsay and originally published in 1822. This book is a collection of three plays that are set in different ancient civilizations: ""The Fall of Nineveh"", ""The Death of Socrates"", and ""The Siege of Jerusalem"". The first play, ""The Fall of Nineveh"", is set in ancient Assyria and tells the story of the city's downfall due to its corruption and decadence. The second play, ""The Death of Socrates"",...