The Story Of The Stratford Martyrs

Being Sketches Of The Lives And Deaths Of Eighteen Martyrs Burnt At Stratford And Bow (1879)

von William Jay Bolton

72 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Story of the Stratford Martyrs is a historical book written by William Jay Bolton and published in 1879. The book is a collection of sketches that narrate the lives and deaths of eighteen Christian martyrs who were burnt at the stake in Stratford and Bow during the reign of Queen Mary I of England. The author provides a vivid description of the religious persecution that took place during the 16th century in England, where Protestants were persecuted for their faith. The book offers a detailed account of the lives of the martyrs, including their background, beliefs, and the circumstances that led to their arrest and execution. The author also sheds light on the political and religious context of the time, highlighting the struggle between the Catholic and Protestant factions. Through the stories of these courageous individuals, the book offers a glimpse into the religious and social upheaval that defined the Tudor era. Overall, The Story of the Stratford Martyrs is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in English history, religious studies, or the history of Christian persecution.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.

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube Christentum
• ISBN: 9781104507503
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.05.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC