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249. Treason in Modern Britain (Part 2)

The Rest Is History

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The Popish Plot Unraveled

This chapter examines the fabricated conspiracy known as the Popish Plot, orchestrated by Titus Oates, which incited political hysteria in England during the reign of Charles II. It discusses the fallout from Oates's claims, the interplay of truth and deception, and the eventual exposure of his lies that reshaped perceptions of treason in the 17th century.

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