1814 An Universal History of Christian Martyrdom John Fox J. Milner Illus

Description: Click here to see our other books! An Universal History of Christian Martyrdom, Being a Complete and Authentic Account of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive as well as Protestant Martyrs, in all Parts of the World, from the Birth of the Blessed Saviour to the Latest Periods of Pagan and catholic Persecution. Together with a Summary of the Doctrines, Prejudices, Blasphemies, and Superstitions, of the Modern Church of Rome John Fox; J. Milner 1814 J. Gillet : London 8.5" by 5" xvi, x, 1010pp, [8pp] SUMMARY A smart edition of this famous work on Protestant Martyr's, this edition being extended with notes and illustrations. Leather Binding,Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION This work is more commonly known as 'Foxe's Book of Martyr's, and was originally published in 1563 as 'Actes and Monuments'. It is a bitter account of the sufferings of Protestants under the Catholic Church, look at the history of martyrdom within Protestantism. It was a highly influential work upon its publication, going through many editions whilst the author was still alive. John Foxe was a historian, specialising in martyrs. He became a Protestant in 1545, at a time when the religion was condemned under Henry VIII. When Queen Mary came to the throne, Foxe quickly went into exile due to religious persecution, not returning to England until the death of Mary. 'Martyr's' was Foxe's life work, having started it in 1552, publishing an early edition in Latin whilst he was in exile, not publishing it in English until Elizabeth I was on the throne. The work ran through four editions during Foxe's lifetime. Expanded with notes and commentaries by John Milner, the pseudonym of Francis William Blagdon. Blagdon used the pseudonym of J. Milner as there was a Catholic priest during this time with the same name. Blagdon was a journalist, beginning his career as a newsboy for 'The Sun', before going on to edit the 'Morning Post'. He also published 'A Brief History of Ancient and Modern India', 'French Interpreter', and 'Modern Discoveries'. Collated, with fourteen plates. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper, 'Mary Bickarddon 1822'. CONDITION In the original half calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart. Minor shelfwear to the cloth. A very little discolouration to the spine, with just a little bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Minor fading to the rear board. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with some spotting, and a little offsetting to some pages due to the plates. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper, 'Mary Bickarddon 1822'. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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