The Life of a Conspirator by Thomas Longueville

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Author Longueville, Thomas, 1844-1922
LoC No. 03026653
Title The Life of a Conspirator
Being a Biography of Sir Everard Digby by One of His Descendants
Note Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Life of a Conspirator" by Thomas Longueville is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The biography delves into the life of Sir Everard Digby, a notable figure entangled in the infamous Gunpowder Plot, exploring his motivations, character, and the consequences of his actions during a tumultuous period for Catholics in England. At the start of the biography, the author introduces Digby as an interesting yet tragically flawed character, highlighting the challenges posed by the political and religious climate of his time. Longueville discusses Digby's noble lineage, his upbringing, and his conversion to Catholicism, indicating his internal struggle influenced by the severe persecution Catholics faced under Queen Elizabeth and King James I. The opening chapters also provide insight into Digby’s early life at court, his marriage, and the hospitable environment of his estate, Gothurst, establishing context for his later involvement in the conspiracy that would seal his tragic fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Gunpowder Plot, 1605
Subject Digby, Everard, Sir, 1578-1606
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EBook-No. 39612
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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