The State of Catholics under James I. Father Gerard's Account of the Conspiracy to Subvert Parliament by John Gerard is a valuable historical document that explores the complex religious and political environment of James I of England. Father Gerard's authentic narrative of the so-called "Gunpowder Plot" reflects the Catholic view of the political persecution and religious intolerance of the period. The book tells about the life of Catholics under the rule of James I, their suffering and attempts to preserve the faith in the conditions of the existing anti-Catholic laws. The author sheds light on the events that preceded the Conspiracy of 1605 and the consequences of its discovery for Catholics in England. For readers, this book will reveal important fragments of the history of English Catholicism and shed light on the complex relationship between religion and politics in ancient times. The information contained in this work will help to better understand and appreciate the complex events in the development of English society and religious life of that period.