In a narrative that reads like a gripping detective story, Antonia Fraser explains why there should have ever been a plot at all and tries to understand why the courageous, idealistic, but terrifyingly misguided conspirators risked their lives for what they believed to be the cause of God and their country. With her customary insight and skill she deftly untangles the intricate relationship between religion and politics in the early seventeenth century. Above all, she brings the distant events surrounding that fateful night ...
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In a narrative that reads like a gripping detective story, Antonia Fraser explains why there should have ever been a plot at all and tries to understand why the courageous, idealistic, but terrifyingly misguided conspirators risked their lives for what they believed to be the cause of God and their country. With her customary insight and skill she deftly untangles the intricate relationship between religion and politics in the early seventeenth century. Above all, she brings the distant events surrounding that fateful night of 5th November 1605 to dramatic life in ways which have an eerie resemblance to our own.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 9780297813484.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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Very good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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Good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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Good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
Antonia Fraser always writes beautifully and has clearly researched this subject thoroughly, She weighs up the various theories about the 'Powder Treason' and comes to her own conclusions, notably about the Monteagle letter which betrayed the plot. What was new for me was the complex background of the appalling position of Catholics in England in the early 1600s and the divisions among them.
