The Acts and Monuments
Of these Latter and Perillous Dayes
Book • 1596
The Acts and Monuments, often referred to as The Book of Martyrs, is a comprehensive and influential work written by John Foxe.
It details the history of Christian martyrs, with a particular focus on English Protestants who suffered during the reign of Queen Mary I. The book was first published in 1563 and went through several editions, including significant updates in 1570, 1576, and 1583.
Foxe's work was highly influential in shaping public opinion against Roman Catholicism and was widely read in England, often displayed alongside the Bible in households and churches.
The book includes detailed accounts of martyrdoms, historical events, and polemical arguments against Catholicism, making it a key text of the English Reformation.
It details the history of Christian martyrs, with a particular focus on English Protestants who suffered during the reign of Queen Mary I. The book was first published in 1563 and went through several editions, including significant updates in 1570, 1576, and 1583.
Foxe's work was highly influential in shaping public opinion against Roman Catholicism and was widely read in England, often displayed alongside the Bible in households and churches.
The book includes detailed accounts of martyrdoms, historical events, and polemical arguments against Catholicism, making it a key text of the English Reformation.
