The Popish Plot: A study in the history of the reign of Charles II by John Pollock
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About this eBook
| Author | Pollock, John, 1878-1963 |
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| LoC No. | 03023835 |
| Title | The Popish Plot: A study in the history of the reign of Charles II |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Duckworth and Co.,1903. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | deaurider, Quentin Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Popish Plot: A Study in the History of the Reign of Charles II" by John Pollock is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work investigates the infamous Popish Plot, a conspiracy theory which alleged a Catholic plot to assassinate King Charles II and overthrow Protestant rule in England. The book offers detailed reflections on the key figures involved in the plot and its broader political implications during a turbulent time in British history. The opening of the study begins with a transcriber’s note and proceeds into Pollock's preface, where he sets the stage for the exploration of the Popish Plot. He mentions notable historical figures such as Titus Oates, who is characterized as an infamous impostor with a knack for devious schemes that led to many unjust executions. The text introduces Oates's early life, his affiliations, and bizarre claims regarding Catholic conspiracies against the king, inviting the reader into a narrative filled with intrigue, deception, and a historical examination of the societal and political dynamics of the era. Pollock aims to unravel the complexities behind the plot, supported by the contributions of various scholars and the controversial events that marked this significant period in English history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Popish Plot, 1678 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69912 |
| Release Date | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 132 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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