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"""Guy Fawkes: Or, A Complete History Of The Gunpowder Treason, A.D. 1605"" by Thomas Lathbury offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most notorious events in British history. This historical narrative delves into the intricate details surrounding the Gunpowder Plot and its central figure, Guy Fawkes. In this meticulously researched account, Lathbury vividly reconstructs the events leading up to the failed assassination attempt on King James I and the English Parliament. Through detailed analysis and compelling storytelling, he sheds light on the motivations, conspirators, and consequences of the plot that shook the nation. As readers journey through the pages of ""Guy Fawkes,"" they are transported back to the tumultuous political and religious landscape of 17th-century England. Lathbury's narrative skillfully navigates through the twists and turns of the conspiracy, offering insights into the social, religious, and political tensions that fueled the plot. With its blend of historical scholarship and dramatic flair, ""Guy Fawkes"" stands as a captivating retelling of a pivotal moment in British history. Lathbury's authoritative account ensures that the legacy of the Gunpowder Treason and the enigmatic figure of Guy Fawkes continue to intrigue and fascinate readers centuries later."

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Thomas Lathbury (1798-1865) was an English cleric recognized as an ecclesiastical historian. Henry Lathbury's son was born in Brackley, Northamptonshire, and received his education at St. Edmund Hall in Oxford. He earned a bachelor's degree in 1824 and a master's degree in 1827. After taking holy orders, Lathbury was assigned curate of Chatteris in Cambridgeshire. He then served as a curate at Bath, Somerset, and Wootton, Northamptonshire. In 1831, he received the curacy of Mangotsfield, Gloucestershire, and in 1838, he was transferred to the Abbey Church in Bath. Bishop James Henry Monk installed him as vicar of St. Simon's, Baptist Mills, Bristol, in 1848. Lathbury was one of the organizers of the church congress convened in Bristol in September 1864.

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