Publisher's Synopsis
The Fifth of November or Romish Plotting for Popish Ascendency: An Address to the Youth of England is a book written by J. Mason Publisher and published in 1852. The book is a historical account of the events leading up to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, which was an attempt by a group of Catholic conspirators to blow up the British Parliament and King James I. The book explores the political and religious tensions of the time, as well as the motivations behind the plot. It also examines the aftermath of the plot, including the persecution of Catholics in England. The book is written as an address to the youth of England, with the aim of educating them about the dangers of Catholicism and the importance of Protestantism. The author argues that the plot was a manifestation of a larger Catholic conspiracy to overthrow the Protestant government and establish a Catholic monarchy in England. Overall, the book is a cautionary tale about the dangers of religious extremism and the importance of upholding the principles of the Protestant faith.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.
