The Secret History of the Rye-House Plot: And of Monmouth's Rebellion (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ford Lord Grey

9780331440652: The Secret History of the Rye-House Plot: And of Monmouth's Rebellion (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331440652 ISBN 13: 9780331440652

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore a firsthand account of a pivotal moment in 17th‑century English history and a dangerous plot to alter the crown.

This edition presents the confession of Ford Grey, a key figure tied to the Rye-House plot and Monmouth’s Rebellion. Through his own words, readers glimpse the inner workings of political fear, factional maneuvering, and the risks that surrounded attempts to influence the crown and Parliament. The text pieces together conversations, plans, and the real stakes behind the rebellion, offering a sobering view of loyalty, betrayal, and the costs of rebellion.

A personal, contemporaneous voice between conspirators, officials, and dissenters
Details on plans, money, and logistics behind an attempted uprising
Insight into how fear of the king’s response shaped decisions and delays
Context for a broader moment in English history tied to contested succession and Protestant interests

Ideal for readers of history and political intrigue who want a clearer sense of how a single act could ripple through a nation’s power, law, and religion.

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