The Popish Plot
A Study in the History of Reign of Charles II

First published in 1944, this book contains a detailed and comprehensive history of the fictitious 'Popish Plot'.

John Pollock (Author)

9781107456495, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 1 January 2015

406 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2.3 cm, 0.51 kg

First published in 1944 as the second edition of a 1944 original, this book contains a detailed and comprehensive history of the fictitious 'Popish Plot', which caused turmoil in the reign of Charles II. Pollock rigorously investigates the background of the plot as well as the outcome for the plot's main mover, Titus Oates, and the long-term impact the plot had on the British religious landscape. Alternately lauded and condemned at its first publication, this book will be of value to anyone with an interest in British religious history and the history of the Stuarts.

Table of some events occurring in the history of the Popish plot
Part I. Designs of the Roman Catholics: 1. Titus Oates
2. The nature of the designs
3. Oates again
Part II. Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey: 1. Godfrey
2. Bedloe and Atkins
3. Bedloe and Prance
4. Prance and Bedloe
5. The secret
Part III. Politics of the Plot: 1. The government
2. The Catholics
3. Shaftesbury and Charles
Part IV. Trials for Treason: 1. Magistrates and judges
2. Criminal procedure
3. Trials for the plot
Index.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]