James I and the Gunpowder Plot
Book • 1967
This book tells the story of King James I, who became the first Stuart king of England after ruling Scotland for 36 years.
It focuses on the Gunpowder Plot, a failed assassination attempt by Catholic conspirators led by Robert Catesby and including Guy Fawkes.
The plot aimed to blow up the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament on November 5, 1605.
It focuses on the Gunpowder Plot, a failed assassination attempt by Catholic conspirators led by Robert Catesby and including Guy Fawkes.
The plot aimed to blow up the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament on November 5, 1605.
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