Publisher's Synopsis
Foxe's Book of Martyrs is a historical account of Christian martyrs throughout the ages, written by John Foxe in 1563. The book was updated in 1911 and provides a comprehensive look at the persecution of Christians from the early days of the church up until the 16th century. The book includes detailed accounts of the lives and deaths of notable martyrs such as Stephen, Polycarp, and Thomas Cranmer, as well as lesser-known individuals who were martyred for their faith. The book also includes descriptions of the various methods of torture and execution used against Christians during this time period. Foxe's Book of Martyrs is considered a valuable historical resource for understanding the persecution of Christians and the importance of religious freedom.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.
