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This introductory chapter discusses the ‘horrid Popish Plot’, which was an alleged Catholic conspiracy to assassinate King Charles II. This was done to effect an armed foreign invasion and a domestic uprising, as well as to reintroduce the Catholic faith into England. The chapter also includes a brief overview of the following chapters.
Keywords: Catholic conspiracy; King Charles II; domestic uprising; armed foreign invasion; Catholic faith; Popish Plot
Chapter. 8200 words.
Subjects: literary studies (1500 to 1800)
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