Foxe, John
Foxe's Book of Martyrs: Select Narratives (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199236848
- author:
- Foxe, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
John Foxe's magisterial collection of accounts of religious persecution is a powerful testament to the enduring strength of faith. This modernized selection includes many stirring stories of individuals who suffered for their beliefs, as well as famous woodcuts that illustrate the original text.
First published in 1563, Foxe's Book of Martyrs has had a profound influence on early modern England and New England, exerting a significant impact on literature and culture. This edition features a comprehensive introduction to Foxe's life and times, as well as expert notes to clarify the text.
Published by Oxford University Press, this affordable volume reflects the publisher's commitment to scholarship, providing a wealth of valuable features, including a bibliography for further study.
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