Conversation so far:
What historical context is within Tosca?
The action of Tosca occurs in Rome in June 1800. There is neither a Pope nor papal government in Rome during the days depicted in the opera.
What date does Sardou state in his play Tosca?
La Tosca takes place in the afternoon, evening, and early morning of 17 and 18 June 1800

Question: Is there any more historical context within the play?
Self-contained rewrite: Is there any more historical context within the play Tosca besides ocurring in rome in 1800?