The book "What is the Gunpowder Plot" was written by Samuel Rawson Gardiner, a British historian and researcher. In this work, the author examines in detail the events of one of the most famous conspiracies in history - the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The reader will know about the attempt on the English Parliament, which was prepared by a group of Catholic conspirators, who aimed to kill King James I and high officials. This book is an important document of history and an extremely informative source for understanding the political and religious conflicts of the time. Gardiner reveals in detail the details of the conspiracy, the circumstances surrounding it, as well as the consequences for public life and the political system of England.