PulseExploreJournal ClubDebatesTrendingResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeExploreJournal ClubTrending
Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
May 29, 2026Clio s Psyche0 citations

Nemine contra dicente: The Sponsors of the Popish Plot, 1678-1681

View Full Paper
FSFrancis SteenTØTord Østberg

Key Points

  • This analysis assesses the political motivations behind the Popish Plot and its implications for England's governance and religion.
  • Historical text analysis of Andrew Marvell's writings
  • Contextual examination of the political climate in 1678-1681
  • Evaluation of censorship and publishing practices in London
  • Marvell emphasizes a conspiracy to shift from lawful governance to tyranny, undermining Protestantism.
  • The printing of politically sensitive material in Amsterdam indicates resistance to censorship in England.
  • The work portrays the potential destruction of England's constitution and its impact on the monarchy.

Abstract

Andrew Marvell’s An Account of the Growth of Popery, and Arbitrary Government in England appeared in the fall of 1677. It bore the imprint Amsterdam, beyond the reach of the censors; in fact, it was printed in London. It proclaimed; There has now for divers Years a Design been carried on, to change the Lawful Government of England into an Absolute Tyranny, and to Convert the Established Protestant Religion into down-right Popery: than both which, nothing can be more Destructive or contrary to the Interest and Happiness, to the Constitution and Being of the King and Kingdom.

Ask AI
Helpful
Bookmark
Share
View Full Paper

Cite This Study

Steen et al. (2000) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a192cf8fab5b468c4415c53https://doi.org/10.70763/fbd3230f4d8dcf11a06b19fd0cfd8ef1
Ask AI
Helpful
Bookmark
Share
View Full Paper