Download or read book A Fifth of November written by Paul West and published by New Directions Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A suspenseful and uniquely literary look into Guy Fawkes and the English Gunpowder Plot of 1605, by one of America's most celebrated writers.
Download or read book Remember Remember the Fifth of November written by James Sharpe and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guy Fawkes is amongst the most celebrated figures in English history and Bonfire Night is a remarkably long lived and very English tradition. But why is it that in a modern, multicultural society people still turn out every November to commemorate a planned act of treason and terrorism which was defeated four hundred years ago? Had the Gunpowder Plot succeeded and the Catholics managed to blow up the king, the royal family and Parliament, English history would have been shaped by a terrorist act of unprecedented proportions, shattering in terms of both the damage inflicted and its propaganda value. James Sharpe examines the fateful night of 5 November 1605 and the tangled web of religion and politics which gave rise to the plot. He uncovers how celebration of the event, and of Guy Fawkes, the one gunpowder plotter everyone remembers, has changed over the centuries. Today, although most of the religious connotations have long been ignored, the bonfires remain. The festival created in 1605 by the state and church to commemorate a failed act of Catholic terrorism, now provides an annual raison d'être for the firework industry and an annual source of concern for Britain's cat owners. Every year the crowds gather, the bonfires are lit and the firework displays dazzle again. Interestingly however, the tradition is fast changing and reverting to the pre-Gunpowder Plot festival (now much Americanised) of Halloween.
Download or read book Remember Remember written by J. A. Sharpe and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bonfire Night, observed annually to memorialize the Gunpowder Plot, is one of England's most festive occasions. Why has the memory of this act of treason and terrorism persisted for 400 years? Sharpe unravels the web of religion and politics that gave rise to the plot, and wittily shows how celebration of that night has changed over the centuries.
Download or read book Remember Remember The Fifth of November written by Judy Parkinson and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2009-10-10 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concise and authoritative, Remember, Remember makes history interesting and accessible for everyone once again. Each subject is presented in short, self-contained 'articles', designed to be dipped into on the readers whim.
Download or read book V for Vendetta Book Mask Set written by ALAN. MOORE and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world without political freedom, personal freedom and precious little faith in anything comes a mysterious man in a white porcelain mask who fights political oppressors through terrorism and seemingly absurd acts. It's a gripping tale of the blurred lines between ideological good and evil. The inspiration for the hit 2005 movie starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving, this amazing graphic novel is packaged with a collectable reproduction of the iconic V mask.
Download or read book Guy Fawkes written by Richard Brassey and published by Orion Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005-10-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the life of Guy Fawkes, with emphasis on his involvement in the Gunpowder Plot, an attempt to blow up the British Houses of Parliament during the reign of James the first.
Download or read book Remember Remember The Fifth of November written by Deborah Webb and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-13 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the excitement and magic of Bonfire Night through the eyes of Henry Hedgehog
Download or read book The Life of Guy written by Allan A. Metcalf and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Guy" and "guys" are used so ubiquitously in daily conversation, we scarcely notice them. But both derive from the name of England's greatest terrorist, Guy Fawkes. Acclaimed expert on words Allan Metcalf dives deep into the strange and unprecedented history of America's favorite and most controversial pronoun. Along the way, a cast of characters as interesting as Guy Fawkes himself make an appearance, including kings and queens of England, popes, George Washington, show tunes' crooners, and today's Occupy protesters.
Download or read book A Sermon Preached On the Fifth of November MDCLXXIII written by Isaac Barrow and published by . This book was released on 1679 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Fifth of March written by Ann Rinaldi and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 1993-11-30 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Carefully researched and lovingly written, Rinaldi’s latest presents a girl indentured to John and Abigail Adams during the tense period surrounding the 1770 Massacre. . . . Fortuitously timed, a novel that illuminates a moment from our past that has strong parallels to recent events. Bibliography.”—Kirkus Reviews
Download or read book Guy Fawkes or The gunpowder treason written by William Harrison Ainsworth and published by . This book was released on 1841 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Gunpowder Plot written by Antonia Fraser and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2010-06-24 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remember, remember, the Fifth of November ... With a narrative that grips the reader like a detective story, Antonia Fraser brings the characters and events of the Gunpowder Plot to life. Dramatically recreating the conditions and motives that surrounded the fateful night of 5 November 1605, she unravels the tangled web of religion and politics that spawned the plot. 'An excellent book which unravels the whole story of the plot' Literary Review 'Told with impressive scholarship and panache ... with a sense of pace and tension worthy of a John le Carré novel' Sunday Telegraph
Download or read book The Fifth of November written by L. A. G. Strong and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-09-28 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncle Edward was shocked. Of course he remembered! He knew all about Guy Fawkes and his gang of violent and dangerous criminals. Mr Spence, however, was not so sure: what had been the rights and wrongs of that famous plot? Yet it was to Uncle Edward that Time played the trick, carrying him back to the comings and goings of Catesby, Guy Fawkes (alias Mr Johnson), and the other conspirators. Viewing the events close to, Uncle Edward's convictions were shaken: the men he had thought hard-hearted and violent criminals were perhaps after all honest men driven to desperation by oppression and persecution. For Dick the experience of going back in time was different: a few, scattered facts learnt at school took on a new, exciting reality as he witnessed the perilous risks run by Guy Fawkes and his friends in a great cause. To his surprise too, he learnt that he himself was a descendant of one of the participants in that famous drama: indeed it almost seemed as if for a moment of time Dick was himself that very person.
Download or read book The Fifth of November written by Frank Kimball Scribner and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-04 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Fifth of November', editors Frank Kimball Scribner and Charles S. Bentley orchestrate a symphony of voices that trace the intricate patterns of historical and personal reckonings. The anthology encompasses a broad spectrum of literary styles, including poignant narratives, analytical essays, and evocative poetry, all converging on the theme of remembrance and change. The collection stands out for its diversity and the literary depth of its contributions, seamlessly weaving together the solemnity of history with the raw individualism of personal story, thereby marking a significant addition to the landscape of collaborative literary works. The backgrounds of Scribner and Bentley, both reputable in their literary and historical scholarship, underpin the anthology's engagement with the variegated tapestry of historical memory. Through their careful curation, they bring together a constellation of voices that speak to various facets of human endeavor and perseverance, be it through the lens of historical events or the intimate corridors of personal experience. Their selection is informed by a nuanced understanding of the historical, cultural, and literary underpinnings that inform the theme of the anthology, thereby offering readers a rich mosaic of perspectives. 'The Fifth of November' is recommended for readers seeking to immerse themselves in a multidimensional exploration of history, memory, and identity. This anthology offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse array of literary forms and themes, each contributing to the overarching dialogue on the significance of remembrance. The collection promises not only educational enrichment but also a deep, reflective journey through the corridors of time, guided by the skillful hands of its editors and contributors. It is a must-read for those who appreciate the power of literature to converse with the past and inspire contemplation and understanding.
Download or read book The Fifth of November Or Romish Plotting for Popish Ascendancy An Address to the Youth of England written by and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Thanksgiving Sermon on Lament iii 22 on the fifth of November 1848 written by William Milner Farish and published by . This book was released on 1848 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Authority of the Services I for the Fifth of November II on Thirtieth of January III the Twenty Ninth of May IV for the Accession of the Sovereign Considered written by Rev. Thomas LATHBURY and published by . This book was released on 1843 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
