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The Rest Is History · August 5, 2026 · 1h 12m

694. Elizabeth I vs The Catholics: A Treacherous Conspiracy (Part 4)

Dominic Sandbrook, Tom Holland

Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook continue their exploration of Elizabeth I's reign, focusing on the precarious aftermath of Sir Francis Drake's privateering raids on Spanish treasure ships, Elizabeth's delicate balancing act in the French civil wars, and the Catholic unrest that culminated in the Throckmorton Plot—a conspiracy to assassinate the queen and install Mary Queen of Scots with Spanish military support.

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Highlights

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The Aftermath of Drake's Privateering
The hosts discuss whether Elizabeth I would betray Sir Francis Drake to Spain after his attacks on Spanish treasure ships.
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Elizabeth's Intervention in the French Civil Wars
The episode explores which faction Elizabeth supported during the French Wars of Religion.
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The Throckmorton Plot
The episode details the Throckmorton Plot, a conspiracy to assassinate Elizabeth I and replace her with Mary Queen of Scots with Spanish military assistance.
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