A Brief History Of The Glorious Martyrdom Of Twelve Reverend Priests Father Edmund Campion And His Companions (1908)

A Brief History Of The Glorious Martyrdom Of Twelve Reverend Priests: Father Edmund Campion And His Companions is a book written by William Cardinal Allen in 1908. The book is a historical account of the lives and deaths of twelve Catholic priests who were martyred during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I in England. The main focus of the book is on Father Edmund Campion, who was a Jesuit priest and scholar, and his companions who were also priests. The book describes their mission to England to minister to Catholics who were persecuted under the Queen's anti-Catholic laws. The priests were eventually caught and executed for their beliefs. The book provides a detailed account of their trials, imprisonment, and eventual martyrdom. It also includes a biography of Father Campion and his companions, as well as a description of the political and religious climate in England during the 16th century. The book is written from a Catholic perspective and is a tribute to the bravery and faith of these martyrs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.