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Wilkinson, George Theodore
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An Authentic History of the Cato-Street Conspiracy
With the trials at large of the conspirators, for high treason and murder, a description of their weapons and combustible machines, and every particular connected with the rise, progress, discovery, and termination of the horrid plot
$aUnited Kingdom :$bThomas Kelly,$c1820.
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"An Authentic History of the Cato-Street Conspiracy" by George Theodore Wilkinson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book meticulously details a significant event in British history involving a conspiracy aimed at assassinating government officials in 1820. It chronicles the rise, discovery, and ultimate failure of the Cato-Street Conspiracy, shedding light on the individuals involved and the devastating consequences of their actions. The opening of the work sets a dramatic tone, revealing the chaos that ensues when the plot is unveiled. It describes the conspirators, led by Arthur Thistlewood, plotting an attack against cabinet ministers during a dinner gathering, with elaborate plans to infiltrate and execute a deadly assault. The narrative highlights the moment the authorities catch wind of the conspiracy, leading to a tense confrontation in which one officer, Richard Smithers, is tragically murdered, marking the gravity of the conspiracy’s treachery. Through vivid detail and procedural accounts, the introduction of this history paints a picture of unrest during a tumultuous period in Britain, establishing the book’s focus on the interplay of crime, politics, and social upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/authentichistory00wilkiala
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Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Great Britain -- History -- George IV, 1820-1830
Trials (Murder) -- England -- London
Thistlewood, Arthur, 1770-1820 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Cato Street Conspiracy, 1820
Trials (Treason) -- England -- London
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: History - Other
Category: History - British
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
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