The real Guy Fawkes
Holland, Nick, 1971-2017
Book
Total copies: 1
Guy Fawkes, born in York in 1570, is one of the key figures in British history, taking a central role in a plot that would have destroyed the ruling class and changed the nation forever. Today protesters wear his mask, families burn his effigy, and he is an instantly recognisable name and face. But just who was the real Guy Fawkes? In this book, we take an exciting look at the flesh and blood person behind the myth. We find out what radicalised the man who was born a Protestant, and yet planned mass murder for the Catholic cause. The book takes a fresh look at Guy's early life in York and beyond, and examines how that led to him becoming a Catholic mercenary and a key member of the 1605 Gunpowder treason.
Main title:
The real Guy Fawkes / Nick Holland.
Author:
Holland, Nick, 1971-, author
Work:
Imprint:
Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword History, 2017.
Collation:
ix, 230 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes QR code.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781526705082 (hbk)
Dewey class:
941.061092
Language:
English
BRN:
2570691