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Titus Oates and his 'Popish Plot'

In Our Time

CHAPTER

The Toxic Ties of Tong and Oates

This chapter examines the fraught relationship between Israel Tong and Titus Oates, highlighting how personal disappointments led Tong to harbor resentment against Catholics. It delves into Oates' manipulative tactics in fabricating a Jesuit conspiracy, using dramatic claims to garner credibility and exploit Tong's intrigue. The narrative culminates in the mysterious death of Sir Edmund Godfrey, which escalates public fear and scrutiny towards Catholics and shapes the political landscape of the time.

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