Foxe's Book of Martyrs Vol 1, A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Early Christian and the Protestant Martyrs

Foxe's Book of Martyrs, originally published in 1563 by John Foxe, is a significant English Protestant account detailing the lives, sufferings, and deaths of early Christian and Protestant martyrs. This work, known for its extensive illustrations and as one of the largest publishing projects in Britain at the time, highlights the persecution faced by Protestants, particularly in the decade before its publication. The first edition was a monumental two-volume set, and this abridged version condenses Foxe's extensive original text while preserving its historical importance.