The History Of The Sufferings Of Eighteen Carthusians In England (1890)

By Dom Maurice Chauncy and Maurice Chauncy

Book Overview

The History Of The Sufferings Of Eighteen Carthusians In England is a book written by Maurice Chauncy and published in 1890. The book recounts the story of eighteen Carthusian monks who were martyred during the reign of King Henry VIII of England. The Carthusians were a religious order known for their strict adherence to the monastic life, and their refusal to acknowledge the king's supremacy over the Church of England led to their persecution and eventual execution. The book provides a detailed account of the sufferings of the monks, including their imprisonment, torture, and eventual martyrdom. It also examines the broader historical context of the Reformation in England and the religious and political conflicts that led to the persecution of the Carthusians. The History Of The Sufferings Of Eighteen Carthusians In England is a valuable historical document that sheds light on an important chapter in English religious history and the struggle for religious freedom.Who Refusing To Take Part In Schism, And To Separate Themselves From The Unity Of The Catholic Church, Were Cruelly Martyred.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. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0548719276
• ISBN13: 9780548719275
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"