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The Real Guy Fawkes Hardcover – November 21, 2017

by Nick Holland (Author)
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Guy Fawkes, born in York in 1570, is one of the key figures in British history, taking a central role in a plot that would have destroyed the ruling class and changed the nation forever. Today protesters wear his mask, families burn his effigy, and he is an instantly recognizable name and face. But just who was the real Guy Fawkes? In this new book, we take an exciting look at the flesh and blood person behind the myth. We find out what radicalized the man who was born a Protestant, and yet planned mass murder for the Catholic cause. The book takes a fresh look at Guy's early life in York and beyond, and examines how that led to him becoming a Catholic mercenary and a key member of the 1605 Gunpowder treason.

This fresh new biography of Guy's life removes the layers of complexity that can cloud the British history of this time: an era when fearful Catholics hid in tiny priest holes, government spies were everywhere, and even your closest friends could send you to be hung, drawn and quartered. Guy and his conspirators were prepared to risk everything and endanger everyone, but were they fanatics, freedom fighters, or fools? This explosive read, accompanied with beautiful illustrations, is accessible and engaging, combining contemporary accounts with modern analysis to reveal new motivations behind Guy's actions.
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  1. Print length
    240 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Pen and Sword History
  4. Publication date
    November 21, 2017
  5. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1526705087
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1526705082
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Nick Holland was born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire in 1971\. He is a best selling fiction writer, who has now become a successful non-fiction author. His biography of Anne Brontë was critically acclaimed, with the _Mail On Sunday_ calling it 'an excellent book full of passion and pathos' and his recent biography of the infamous gunpowder plotter, _The Real Guy Fawkes_ was praised for making this complex man accessible to all.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen and Sword History (November 21, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1526705087
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1526705082
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
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Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived in excellent condition
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2018
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Celia
5.0 out of 5 stars Great history and relevant to Modern Times
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018
What could be timelier then a true story about a plot about religious extremists planning to blow-up the British House of Parliament when it opened in order to kill both the members of Parliament and England's chief executive only to be foiled by the English police? Though this plot sounds modern it happened in 1605 in England. The plot was called the Gunpowder Plot.

The plot was led by English Catholics who wanted to restore the Catholic religion to England and were upset at the persecution of the Catholics by the English Protestants. Guy Fawkes was not the instigator of the plot but he was the one that was supposed to light the fuse that would have blown up Parliament.

The book is very easy to read, even for someone like myself who had no prior knowledge of Guy Fawkes. (What got me interested in reading about Guy Fawkes was a result of reading a novel where a little English boy is all excited about Guy Fawkes Day celebrations. I wanted to learn about the history behind the celebration.)

The book gives an excellent background on the conflicts between the Catholics and the Protestants in England. One does not need to be an expert in English history to understand this book.

Furthermore, the story of the Gunpowder Plot itself reads like a thriller. It is very faced past, full of plots and intrigue..

In summation, if one wants to read a very entertaining nook about s piece of history that is like an action movie but still has relevance for today, one could not do better than this book.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Ionia Froment
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent research and writing
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2017
This is hands down, the best Fawkes book that I've seen. Most of the books that I've seen that relate to this subject only seem to find the portion of his lift that deals with the gunpowder plot to be worth mentioning, but this book delves much father into his life. I liked the way the author approached Guy's story, allowing the reader to feel like they get to know him from his early life forward.

Getting a more complete look at his life and what may have influenced him when he was younger makes it easier to understand how he may have grown into the man he became. This author did a lot of extensive research and has put together a book that explores the human qualities of a legend, making history come alive for the reader.

This would be a great resource for teachers to use when covering Guy Fawkes, or just as an interesting read for anyone who wants to know more about this subject. I was impressed with the quality of this book. It isn't dry or boring, and made me eager to know more.

This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher, provided through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
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Cluckus Duckus
5.0 out of 5 stars the harshness in which they punished plotters did nothing but make things worse. Guy and his ability as a linguist and ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2018
I really didn’t know anything about Guy Fawkes besides he was about to blow up British Parliament and got caught. The historical record is not really full or mentions of his early life, but Holland brings together evidence of his contemporaries that paints a very vivid picture of the circumstances that brought the re-known Guy Fawkes into existence.
This book details the struggles of Catholics and Protestants vying for power and what people were willing to risk for their religious beliefs. Paranoia ruled Mary Queen of Scots, Elizabeth I, and then King James I. Plots were abound in all three courts, so the paranoia was not without reason. However, the harshness in which they punished plotters did nothing but make things worse.
Guy and his ability as a linguist and an accomplished soldier is discussed as well as his orchestration of the legendary plot. Obviously, he was not alone this and everyone else is also discussed. The backdrop for Guy is the main focus here. All the players and political maneuvers that moves Guy to his final path. Also, the introduction of gunpowder and its impression on James I, who would be in power when the plot to blow parliament up would be in place. All of this is brought together seamlessly. Even if the show is bad, I’m glad I read the book. Excellent!
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Lara
5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2024
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Not a subject I've read about otherwise so I can't compare it to similar works but it's very readable without being too breezy or shallow. I felt it gave quite a good sense of who Fawkes was and what his world was like.
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Sheila L
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent account of Guy’s life
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2022
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Nick Holland has written a good account of the life of one of York’s famous (or infamous) sons. The interweaving of the various connections between the plotters is fascinating to read about. Highly recommended
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John 'Skyline'
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book - but arrived damaged - AGAIN!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2017
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A very interesting book; I had no idea so much was known about the man. The book puts the plotters' motives into perspective in an age when reigious belief was the be all and end all, driving politics and having an appallingly wide influence on everyone's actions. Of course, it was really about two tribes of aristocrats vying for power and influence and wanting their particular leader to be on the throne.

NB: This is the last book I will ever buy from Amazon, the cycle of receiving damaged books and returning them has been virtually constant. Amazon's massive mechanical handling systems with its high speed tracks and chutes wreck anything that isn't bullet proof. I've received books scuffed, heavily bumped on corners and worse. I'm sure lots of customers endure the same and a pity Amazon can't twig their returns service could be relieved of all this - they should ask publishers to supply books in thick protective shrink wrap.
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S. von Hidegh-Pichler
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2022
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Awesome book on my great ++++ grandfather! Very interesting, great facts.
Definitely recommend it!
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Chris Aston
5.0 out of 5 stars History
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2022
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One of my favourite books. A great insight into Guys life. Full of intrigue and drama. No one could be trusted! Hard to understand the trouble his gang went to.
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