01.09 - Gunpowder Treason and Plot

Despite the cheering crowds and warm welcome James received from
his new subjects, all was not well in his new kingdom. As James
would find out, England was not so different to Scotland. A number
of plots against the king's life, spurred by fears or hopes for
religious toleration, were hatched in the early years of James'
reign. Some planned to be relatively bloodless, just another way to
attract the king's ear. Others were much more... explosive in their
intentions. Check out the podcast website:
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use of the following publications: - Alan Stewart, The Cradle King:
A Life of James VI and I - Nicholls, M. (1995). ‘Treason’s Reward:
The Punishment of Conspirators in the Bye Plot of 1603’ For a full
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