Publisher's Synopsis
Guy Fawkes: Or A Complete History Of The Gunpowder Treason, 1605 is a book written by Thomas Lathbury and published in 1839. The book provides a comprehensive account of the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605, which was an attempted assassination of King James I of England by a group of Catholic conspirators. The plot involved the placement of explosives beneath the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament on November 5th, 1605, with the aim of killing the king and other prominent figures. Lathbury's book details the events leading up to the plot, including the religious and political tensions of the time, as well as the conspirators' planning and execution of the scheme. The book also explores the aftermath of the plot, including the trials and executions of the conspirators, and the lasting impact of the event on English history and culture. The book is widely regarded as a definitive historical account of the Gunpowder Plot, and is considered an important resource for scholars, students, and general readers interested in the history of England and the early modern period.With A Development Of The Principles Of The Conspirators, And Some Notices Of The Revolution Of 1688.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
