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Interesting publication from the 17th century...
Interesting publication from the 17th century...
Item # 721945
June 17, 1681
THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME: OR, THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, June 17, 1681
* From the 17th century
* Rare variant publication
This was a fiercely anti-Catholic newspaper, created during the height of the "Popish Plot" hysteria (1678-1681), a fabricated conspiracy theory widely believed at the time, that alleged a Catholic plot to assassinate King Charles II. It had a short life before being suppressed.
Attached at the back is a single sheet headed: "The Popish Courant" of the same date.
Complete in 8 pages, 5 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches, various staining as seen in the photos.
AI notes: The Weekly Pacquet of Advice from Rome: or, The History of Popery was a London newspaper published in the late 17th century, notable for its strong anti-Catholic stance. It was founded and edited by Nathaniel Bacon, a Protestant writer and pamphleteer, around 1678–1679, during a period of intense anti-Catholic sentiment in England, particularly connected to the Popish Plot hysteria. The publication combined news, commentary, and polemical essays, aiming to expose alleged Catholic conspiracies and influence in English politics. Bacon used the paper as a platform to promote Protestant values and warn against what he considered the dangers of papal authority, often blending current events with historical narratives about the Catholic Church. The newspaper contributed to public debate on religion and politics, reflecting the anxieties of Restoration England over Catholicism and monarchy.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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