An Authentic History of the Cato-Street Conspiracy by George Theodore Wilkinson

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Author Wilkinson, George Theodore
LoC No. 28012598
Title 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
Original Publication United Kingdom: Thomas Kelly,1820.
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Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Great Britain -- History -- George IV, 1820-1830
Subject Trials (Murder) -- England -- London
Subject Thistlewood, Arthur, 1770-1820 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Subject Cato Street Conspiracy, 1820
Subject Trials (Treason) -- England -- London
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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