11-26-2006, 08:29 AM
I have been thinking about the first 'modern' revolution in the Western Europe. I have narrowed it down to the Guy Fawkes plot to kill the English King. This is the first instance of the commons plotting to get rid of the King. All previous plots were palace or court intrigues for regime change. From this flows the Parliamentary revolution that led to the demise of King Charles, the restoration, to the Glorious Revolution in 1680s. The American colonists revolted against the English King and then the French Revolution.
I am curious about this Guy Fawkes guy? Who was he? What was his point of view? Are there Englishmen still with the name Fawkes? Is it related to Fox or other variants?
I am curious about this Guy Fawkes guy? Who was he? What was his point of view? Are there Englishmen still with the name Fawkes? Is it related to Fox or other variants?