An Historical Narrative Of The Horrid Plot And Conspiracy Of Titus Oates, Called The Popish Plot, In Its Various Branches And Progress (1816)

By William Eusebius Andrews

Book Overview

""An Historical Narrative Of The Horrid Plot And Conspiracy Of Titus Oates, Called The Popish Plot, In Its Various Branches And Progress"" is a book written by William Eusebius Andrews in 1816. The book is a detailed historical account of the infamous ""Popish Plot"" that occurred in England during the late 17th century. The plot was a conspiracy theory that alleged that Catholics were planning to assassinate King Charles II and replace him with his Catholic brother, James, Duke of York. The book describes the various branches and progress of the plot, including the false accusations made by Titus Oates, a Protestant clergyman who claimed to have uncovered the conspiracy. Andrews provides a comprehensive analysis of the political and religious tensions that fueled the plot, as well as the legal proceedings and trials that followed. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of England during this tumultuous period, and offers a fascinating insight into the religious and political divisions that shaped the country's history.Selected From The Most Authentic Protestant Historians, To Which Are Added Some Cursory Observations On The Test Act.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164025856
• ISBN13: 9781164025856
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"