1. A. B. C. D. E. Novembris monstrum, or, Rome brovght to bed in England with the whores miscarying / made long since for the anniversary solemnity on the fift[h] day of November, in a private colledge in Cambridge, by A.B.C.D.E. ; and now by conquering importunity made publique, for a small memoriall of England's great deliverance from the powder-treason, by E.M.A.D.O.C. 1641. Early English Books Online. Web. 5 May 2013.
As if the anti-Catholic connotations of the Gunpowder Plot’s aftermath weren’t enough, Novembris Monstrum’s long title contains the line “Rome brovght to bed in England with the whores miscarying / made long since for the anniversary solemnity on the fift[h] day of November.” Though our reaction to a title rife with such anti-religious sentiment may be antagonistic with our modern views, it is perhaps understandable given England’s near brush with political annihilation.
The meat of this text is more valuable than its inflammatory title. The work is a lengthy poem containing a depiction of the events of and surrounding the Gunpowder Plot. Though some details may be flourished for creative effect, the rhythmic retelling seems on par for course with most more historical references I have approached on the subject. Entertainment and information go hand in hand in this text. As such, I recommend it as a first read in order to test one’s interest in probing the sulfuric depths of the treason.
2. The Trials of Robert Winter, Thomas Winter, Guy Fawkes, John Grant, Ambrose Rookwood, Robert Keyes, Thomas Bates, and Sir Everard Digby, at Westminster for High-Treason, being Conspirators in the Gunpowder-Plot. 1605. Early English Books Online. Web. 5 May 2013.
This text describes the process of prosecution toward the eight captured conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot. Considering its status as a firsthand account of the trial of Fawkes and company, the text is valuable for understanding the due process given to the conspirators. The description provided within the work is rife with the legal jargon and procedure of the Jacobean courts. As such, it is not in a form that is easily read or readily absorbable.
Of particular interest within the courtroom transcription is the presence of openly anti-catholic sentiment expressed by one Sir Edward Philips, King James I’s sergeant at law. While it is known that the English regime at the time of Elizabeth and James I is notably anti-Catholic, the frank but poetic language used to demean the Pope’s faith may come of a surprise to modern readers who would expect strictly objective language in the courtroom setting. The text serves well as a portal into the reaction of another time toward an act of terrorism. A great deal of parallels exist to be formed between this trial and the modern day legal war of those associated with terrorism.
3. Plots, conspiracies and attempts of domestick and forraigne enemies, of the Romish religion against the princes and kingdomes of England, Scotland and Ireland : beginning with the reformation of religion under Qu. Elizabeth, unto this present yeare, 1642 / briefly collected by G.B.C. ; whereunto is added, the present rebellion in Ireland, the civell practises in France against the Protestants, the murthers of Henry the 3d. and Henry the 4th, by the popish French faction. 1642. Early English Books Online. Web. 5 May 2013.
Plots creates an extensive portrait of the paranoia regarding Catholic influence and subversion toward protestant England. The text lists many militaristic, terrorist, and regicidal attempts by members and associates of the Catholic faith. The Gunpowder conspirators, as Catholics, are naturally mentioned in this text.
Not only are the various plots, conspiracies, and battles enacted toward the protestant English listed, but they are each described in considerable detail. The book, published in 1642 is not so far removed for its author to have not been alive to witness the immediate repercussions of the Powder Plot. As such, the detail amongst its text is likely to be accurate, at least as the events were to be believed to a scholar in the year 1642.
Of particular note is the opening dedication to the reader, which reads with “popes have kindled the fier amongst all the Princes and States of Europe” (G.B.C.). The opening statement, as well as the nature of the text’s topic, show that Catholic aversion was still very much present in the decades following the attempted Gunpowder Treason.
4. Justice triumphing, or, The spoylers spoyled laid forth in a gratulatory sermon for the miraculous discovery of, and our glorious delivery from the barbarous powder-plot / preached at Pauls, November the 5th, 1646 by Nathanael Hardy. 1648. Early English Books Online. Web. 5 May 2013.
Nathaniel Hardy’s 1648 published version of a sermon given on 1646 regarding the so called miraculous nature of Guy Fawkes’ volatile cache brings to mind the ecclesiastical reaction toward the plot and its foiling. Hardy, a preacher and “master of arts”, delivers a lengthy sermon that will illustrate both reaction to the attributed Catholic treason and perhaps some about the nature of sermons delivered by protestant ministers.
5. November the 5. 1605. The quintessence of cruelty, or, master-peice of treachery, the Popish pouder-plot, invented by hellish-malice, prevented by heavenly-mercy. / Truly related, and from the Latine of the learned, religious, and reverend Dr. Herring, translated and very much dilated. By John Vicars ; by Herring, Francis 1641. Early English Books Online. Web. 5 May 2013.
Herring’s text gives us a somewhat objective look at the events, statistics, and facts emanating from the Gunpowder Treason. Perhaps by whimsy or a show of humanity toward his readers, Herring grants his audience with an extensive table of contents pointing out the position of nearly anything needed in quick and easy fashion. WIth the sometimes difficult nature of these older texts, this inclusion helps readers quickly scan for relevant information.
Mr. Herring has given modern readers a remarkably comprehensive text regarding the events of the treason. The amount of data regarding the plot within his work makes it worth a close and measured reading.
As if the anti-Catholic connotations of the Gunpowder Plot’s aftermath weren’t enough, Novembris Monstrum’s long title contains the line “Rome brovght to bed in England with the whores miscarying / made long since for the anniversary solemnity on the fift[h] day of November.” Though our reaction to a title rife with such anti-religious sentiment may be antagonistic with our modern views, it is perhaps understandable given England’s near brush with political annihilation.
The meat of this text is more valuable than its inflammatory title. The work is a lengthy poem containing a depiction of the events of and surrounding the Gunpowder Plot. Though some details may be flourished for creative effect, the rhythmic retelling seems on par for course with most more historical references I have approached on the subject. Entertainment and information go hand in hand in this text. As such, I recommend it as a first read in order to test one’s interest in probing the sulfuric depths of the treason.
2. The Trials of Robert Winter, Thomas Winter, Guy Fawkes, John Grant, Ambrose Rookwood, Robert Keyes, Thomas Bates, and Sir Everard Digby, at Westminster for High-Treason, being Conspirators in the Gunpowder-Plot. 1605. Early English Books Online. Web. 5 May 2013.
This text describes the process of prosecution toward the eight captured conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot. Considering its status as a firsthand account of the trial of Fawkes and company, the text is valuable for understanding the due process given to the conspirators. The description provided within the work is rife with the legal jargon and procedure of the Jacobean courts. As such, it is not in a form that is easily read or readily absorbable.
Of particular interest within the courtroom transcription is the presence of openly anti-catholic sentiment expressed by one Sir Edward Philips, King James I’s sergeant at law. While it is known that the English regime at the time of Elizabeth and James I is notably anti-Catholic, the frank but poetic language used to demean the Pope’s faith may come of a surprise to modern readers who would expect strictly objective language in the courtroom setting. The text serves well as a portal into the reaction of another time toward an act of terrorism. A great deal of parallels exist to be formed between this trial and the modern day legal war of those associated with terrorism.
3. Plots, conspiracies and attempts of domestick and forraigne enemies, of the Romish religion against the princes and kingdomes of England, Scotland and Ireland : beginning with the reformation of religion under Qu. Elizabeth, unto this present yeare, 1642 / briefly collected by G.B.C. ; whereunto is added, the present rebellion in Ireland, the civell practises in France against the Protestants, the murthers of Henry the 3d. and Henry the 4th, by the popish French faction. 1642. Early English Books Online. Web. 5 May 2013.
Plots creates an extensive portrait of the paranoia regarding Catholic influence and subversion toward protestant England. The text lists many militaristic, terrorist, and regicidal attempts by members and associates of the Catholic faith. The Gunpowder conspirators, as Catholics, are naturally mentioned in this text.
Not only are the various plots, conspiracies, and battles enacted toward the protestant English listed, but they are each described in considerable detail. The book, published in 1642 is not so far removed for its author to have not been alive to witness the immediate repercussions of the Powder Plot. As such, the detail amongst its text is likely to be accurate, at least as the events were to be believed to a scholar in the year 1642.
Of particular note is the opening dedication to the reader, which reads with “popes have kindled the fier amongst all the Princes and States of Europe” (G.B.C.). The opening statement, as well as the nature of the text’s topic, show that Catholic aversion was still very much present in the decades following the attempted Gunpowder Treason.
4. Justice triumphing, or, The spoylers spoyled laid forth in a gratulatory sermon for the miraculous discovery of, and our glorious delivery from the barbarous powder-plot / preached at Pauls, November the 5th, 1646 by Nathanael Hardy. 1648. Early English Books Online. Web. 5 May 2013.
Nathaniel Hardy’s 1648 published version of a sermon given on 1646 regarding the so called miraculous nature of Guy Fawkes’ volatile cache brings to mind the ecclesiastical reaction toward the plot and its foiling. Hardy, a preacher and “master of arts”, delivers a lengthy sermon that will illustrate both reaction to the attributed Catholic treason and perhaps some about the nature of sermons delivered by protestant ministers.
5. November the 5. 1605. The quintessence of cruelty, or, master-peice of treachery, the Popish pouder-plot, invented by hellish-malice, prevented by heavenly-mercy. / Truly related, and from the Latine of the learned, religious, and reverend Dr. Herring, translated and very much dilated. By John Vicars ; by Herring, Francis 1641. Early English Books Online. Web. 5 May 2013.
Herring’s text gives us a somewhat objective look at the events, statistics, and facts emanating from the Gunpowder Treason. Perhaps by whimsy or a show of humanity toward his readers, Herring grants his audience with an extensive table of contents pointing out the position of nearly anything needed in quick and easy fashion. WIth the sometimes difficult nature of these older texts, this inclusion helps readers quickly scan for relevant information.
Mr. Herring has given modern readers a remarkably comprehensive text regarding the events of the treason. The amount of data regarding the plot within his work makes it worth a close and measured reading.