Kill the King! And Other Conspiracies

There have been many plots to kill British monarchs throughout history, including attempts on Henry VII, George III, Elizabeth I, James I, and Victoria. While some plots were successful, others failed, and some monarchs even survived assassination attempts. The Gunpowder Plot is one of the most well-known, but there were also other plots such as the Ridolphi or Babington plots. Would history have changed if Guy Fawkes had succeeded?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 492 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2022
Publisher: Cranthorpe Millner Publishers

Several conspiracies were hatched against various English monarchs throughout history. Henry VII, George III, Elizabeth I, and James I were all targeted by at least two conspiracies, while Elizabeth I faced four and James I faced more than three. Surprisingly, Queen Victoria managed to survive eight plots, while the current Queen Elizabeth II has survived three. Additionally, William II met an unfortunate end while hunting, and two Anglo-Saxon kings were also assassinated - one of them even in the restroom! While some of these conspiracies, such as the Gunpowder Plot, are well-known, many people are unaware of lesser-known plots like the Ridolphi or Babington plots. It's intriguing to ponder what might have happened if these conspiracies had succeeded. Would history have unfolded differently? These questions continue to captivate historians and enthusiasts alike, offering a glimpse into the complex and often turbulent history of England.

Weight: 446g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803780047