Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Acts and Monuments of the Church Containing the History and Sufferings of the Martyrs V2"" is a historical account written by John Foxe. It is a detailed record of the persecution and martyrdom of Christians throughout history, particularly during the reign of Queen Mary I of England. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of time and regions of the world, including the early Christian church, the Protestant Reformation, and the persecution of Christians in England. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the lives and deaths of numerous martyrs, including their trials, tortures, and executions. The second volume of the book continues where the first volume left off, covering the period from the reign of Henry VIII to the reign of Elizabeth I. It is a valuable historical resource for those interested in the history of Christianity and the persecution of Christians throughout history.1838. Part Two of Two. Wherein is set forth at large the whole race and course of the church, from the primitive age to these later times. With a preliminary dissertation, on the difference between the church of Rome that now is, and the ancient church of Rome that then was. With a memoir of the author by his son. A new edition, with five appendices containing accounts of the Massacres in France: The Destruction of the Spanish Armada: The Irish Rebellion in the Year 1641: The Gunpowder Treason; and a Tract, showing that the executions of Papists in Queen Elizabeth's Reign, were for treason and not for heresy. Acts and Monuments, also known as Foxe's Book of Martyrs, is the landmark work of John Foxe, Protestant martyrologist. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417946105.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.
