Guy Fawkes; Or, A Complete History Of The Gunpowder Treason, A.D. 1605

Guy Fawkes; or, A Complete History of The Gunpowder Treason, A.D. 1605

by Thomas Lathbury

This book is a detailed historical account of the Gunpowder Plot, a failed attempt to assassinate King James I of England and blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. The book traces the events leading up to the plot, the involvement of key figures like Guy Fawkes, and the subsequent investigation and trials. It provides a thorough exploration of the political, religious, and social context surrounding this pivotal event in English history.

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