Wilkinson, George Theodore <br/><br/>
An Authentic History of the Cato-Street Conspiracy :  With the trials at large of the conspirators, for high treason and murder, a description of their weapons and combustible machines, and every particular connected with the rise, progress, discovery, and termination of the horrid plot 

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<br/><br/> "An Authentic History of the Cato-Street Conspiracy" by George Theodore Wilkinson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book meticulously details a significant event in British history involving a conspiracy aimed at assassinating government officials in 1820. It chronicles the rise, discovery, and ultimate failure of the Cato-Street Conspiracy, shedding light on the individuals involved and the devastating consequences of their actions.  The opening of the work sets a dramatic tone, revealing the chaos that ensues when the plot is unveiled. It describes the conspirators, led by Arthur Thistlewood, plotting an attack against cabinet ministers during a dinner gathering, with elaborate plans to infiltrate and execute a deadly assault. The narrative highlights the moment the authorities catch wind of the conspiracy, leading to a tense confrontation in which one officer, Richard Smithers, is tragically murdered, marking the gravity of the conspiracy’s treachery. Through vivid detail and procedural accounts, the introduction of this history paints a picture of unrest during a tumultuous period in Britain, establishing the book’s focus on the interplay of crime, politics, and social upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 
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<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>28012598 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Great Britain -- History -- George IV, 1820-1830 Trials (Murder) -- England -- London Thistlewood, Arthur, 1770-1820 -- Trials, litigation, etc. Cato Street Conspiracy, 1820 Trials (Treason) -- England -- London 
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