Fraser, Antonia
The Gunpowder Plot: Terror and Faith in 1605
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753814017
- author:
- Fraser, Antonia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Phoenix
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 199mm X 131mm
- Genre:
- British & Irish history: c 1500 to c 1700
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Gunpowder Plot: Terror & Faith in 1605 by Antonia Fraser In 1605, a plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament and King James I was set in motion by fanatical Roman Catholics. Historian Antonia Fraser delves into archives across Europe to uncover the truth behind this infamous event. Fraser's meticulous research reveals the complex web of politics, religion, and personal motivations that led to the Gunpowder Plot. This gripping narrative explores the events leading up to the plot, its execution, and the aftermath. Through her detailed analysis, Fraser sheds new light on a pivotal moment in British history, revealing the tensions between Catholics and Protestants that simmered beneath the surface of 17th-century England.
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