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 in 1852. The book is a historical account of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, which was a failed assassination attempt against King James I of England by a group of Catholic conspirators. The book explores the motives behind the plot and the political and religious tensions of the time. It also discusses the broader issue of Catholicism in England and the fear of a potential Catholic ascendancy. The author addresses the youth of England, urging them to be vigilant against any attempts to undermine the Protestant faith and the English monarchy. The book is a call to arms for the youth of England to defend their country against the perceived threat of Catholicism.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.
