Publisher's Synopsis
""The Condition of Catholics Under James I: Father Gerard's Narrative of the Gunpowder Plot"" is a historical book written by John Morris and published in 1871. The book provides a detailed account of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, which was a failed assassination attempt on King James I by a group of Catholic conspirators. The narrative is based on the personal account of Father John Gerard, a Jesuit priest who was involved in the plot and later escaped to the European continent. The book sheds light on the social and political conditions of Catholics in England during the reign of King James I, who was known for his anti-Catholic policies. The author also provides a critical analysis of the historical events surrounding the Gunpowder Plot and the subsequent persecution of Catholics in England. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of England and the Catholic Church.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.
