Foxe's Book of Martyrs Vol 2, 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 an English Protestant account detailing the lives, sufferings, and deaths of early Christian and Protestant martyrs. This second volume continues the narrative from early Christian martyrs through the Marian Persecutions, highlighting the brutal treatment of Protestants under Queen Mary. The work is notable for its extensive illustrations and as a significant historical document that reflects the tensions between Protestantism and Catholicism in 16th-century England. While it serves as a testament to Protestant endurance, it has also faced criticism for its perceived bias and inaccuracies.