Britain - Historical Biography - Rulers & Royal Families, British History - Religious Aspects, Roman Catholic Church History, 17th Century British History - Stuart Restoration, 1660-1714, Britain - Historical Biography - 17th Century
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Overview
In 1678, against a backdrop of paranoiac fear of Catholicism, Titus Oates and his followers succeeded in convincing both Parliament and the public of a Jesuit and Catholic conspiracy to assassinate Charles II and overthrow the Protestant establishment. As a result, hundreds of Catholics suffered imprisonment and 24 were executed. Here is the background of that plot, its development, and its long-term repercussions.Book Details
Published
November 23, 2000
Publisher
Phoenix
Pages
368
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781842121689