"Die Piccolomini" is a play in eight acts by the German classic Schiller, part of the "Waldstein" trilogy. In this part, the action unfolds around the elections after the Battle of Smyrna, when Waldstein's son, Max Piccolomini, has to make an important choice between his duty to the emperor and his love for a Christian girl. The author depicts important moral dilemmas and political intrigues, emphasizing the themes of war and justice. Due to the masterful mixing of the political and the moral, the play "Die Piccolomini" leaves a deep mark in the hearts of readers, inspiring contemplation of eternal values and the mystery of human nature.