""What The Gunpowder Plot Was"" is a historical book written by Samuel Rawson Gardiner in 1897. The book provides a detailed account of the infamous Gunpowder Plot, a failed assassination attempt on King James I of England in 1605. Gardiner explores the motives behind the plot, the individuals involved, and the events leading up to the failed attack. The book also delves into the aftermath of the plot, including the trials and executions of the conspirators,...