Guy Fawkes; Or, A Complete History Of The Gunpowder Treason, A.D. 1605 by Lathbury
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| Author | Lathbury, Thomas, 1798-1865 |
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| Title | Guy Fawkes; Or, A Complete History Of The Gunpowder Treason, A.D. 1605 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Guy Fawkes; Or, A Complete History Of The Gunpowder Treason, A.D. 1605" by Thomas Lathbury is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book delves into the infamous Gunpowder Plot orchestrated by a group of conspirators, including the notorious Guy Fawkes, aiming to assassinate King James I and blow up the Houses of Parliament. It offers a detailed exploration of the motives behind the plot, the principles of the conspirators, and the socio-political context of the time. At the start of the narrative, Lathbury sets the stage by outlining the political atmosphere during Queen Elizabeth I's reign and the subsequent accession of King James I. He describes the various papal attempts against Elizabeth, revealing the historical tensions between Protestant England and Catholic powers, which led to the radicalization of some Roman Catholics. The author introduces the key conspirators involved in the Gunpowder Plot, providing insights into their backgrounds and motivations, thereby giving readers a glimpse into the complex web of intrigue and betrayal that culminated in one of England's most infamous plots. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Gunpowder Plot, 1605 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31031 |
| Release Date | Jan 20, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 23, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 104 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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