The Extinction Of The Ancient Hierarchy: An Account Of The Death In Prison Of The Eleven Bishops Honored At Rome Amongst The Martyrs Of The Elizabethan Persecution

By G. E. Phillips

Book Overview

""The Extinction of the Ancient Hierarchy"" is a historical account written by G. E. Phillips in 1905. The book details the death in prison of eleven bishops who were honored as martyrs during the Elizabethan persecution in Rome. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the persecution of Catholics during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I in England, and how it led to the imprisonment and eventual death of these bishops. The book also explores the role of the Roman Catholic Church in supporting these bishops and the impact of their deaths on the church's hierarchy. Overall, ""The Extinction of the Ancient Hierarchy"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the Elizabethan persecution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163918601
• ISBN13: 9781163918609
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 478 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"