The Life Of A Conspirator: Being A Biography Of Sir Everard Digby (1895)

By Thomas De Longueville and Thomas 1844-1922 Longueville

Book Overview

The Life of a Conspirator: Being a Biography of Sir Everard Digby (1895) is a book written by one of Sir Everard Digby's descendants. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of Sir Everard Digby, a prominent Catholic conspirator during the reign of King James I of England.The biography covers Sir Everard Digby's early life, his education, and his involvement in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, which aimed to assassinate King James I and blow up the Houses of Parliament. The book provides detailed information on the planning and execution of the plot, as well as the aftermath and the trial of the conspirators.The author also explores Sir Everard Digby's personal life, including his marriage, family, and religious beliefs. The book sheds light on the political and religious tensions of the time, and the role that Sir Everard Digby and other Catholic conspirators played in the events that led up to the Gunpowder Plot.Overall, The Life of a Conspirator: Being a Biography of Sir Everard Digby (1895) provides a fascinating insight into the life of a key figure in one of the most notorious events in British history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Gunpowder Plot, as well as the broader political and religious landscape of early 17th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120897114
• ISBN13: 9781120897114
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"