The Popish Plot, Taken Out of Several Depositions Made and Sworn Before the Parliament

Beschreibung

A very scarce fascinating contemporary history of the Popish Plot, offering a first-hand insight into the hysteria, with information taken from several depositions. A very scarce pamphlet.ESTC citation number R8779.A concise contemporary history of the Popish Plot, with accurate details taken from the depositions made in parliament. This pamphlet was published in the midst of the Plot, which took place between 1678 and 1681.The Popish Plot was a fictitious conspiracy formed by Titus Oates, in which he alleges that there was a Catholic conspiracy to assassinate Charles II. This led to a fraught anti-Catholic hysteria in England and Scotland. At least 22 men were executed on Oates' accusations.Undated, dated from ESTC.A fascinating contemporary history of the Popish Plot. Unbound, as issued. Light age-toning to the leaves. Tide mark to the head of the leaves to the gutter, otherwise the leaves are clean. Very Good.

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Bibliografische Details

Titel

The Popish Plot, Taken Out of Several Depositions Made and Sworn Before the Parliament

Verlag

Not Stated, Not Stated

Erscheinungsjahr

1680

Einband

Disbound

Illustrator

None

Zustand

Very Good

Buchtyp

book

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• British History