Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot: Unveiling the Clandestine World of English Catholics
Introduction In the early 17th century, England was a nation deeply divided by religious strife. The Protestant Reformation had sparked a wave of religious changes, and Catholics found themselves marginalized and persecuted. The Crown viewed Catholicism as a threat to its authority, considering it disloyal and a potential source of rebellion. As a result, English…