Publisher's Synopsis
Foxe's Book of Martyrs is a historical account of Christian martyrs throughout history, written by John Foxe in 1563. This particular edition was published in 1911 and includes an introduction by William Byron Forbush. The book is divided into two parts: the first covers the persecution of Christians from the time of Christ to the reign of Queen Mary I of England, while the second covers the persecution of Protestants during her reign. The book provides detailed accounts of the tortures and executions suffered by these martyrs, as well as their steadfast faith and courage in the face of death. It also includes illustrations and engravings depicting the events described in the text. Foxe's Book of Martyrs is considered a classic of Christian literature and an important historical document.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations.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.
