Actes and monuments of matters most speciall and memorable, happening in the church
Book
1596 (published)
1596 (published)
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Folio format in sixes.
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| Brief description | Book, 'Actes and monuments of matters most speciall and memorable, happening in the church', by John Foxe, printed in London by Peter Short, by the assigne of R. Day, 1596 |
| Physical description | Folio format in sixes. |
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| Gallery label | FOXE'S 'BOOK OF MARTYRS'
John Foxe, Actes and Monuments…,known as the 'Book of Martyrs',1596
Foxe's work, first published in 1563, described the struggle of Protestant martyrs for their faith. Its text and images were widely known and much copied, though the book itself was probably found only in the libraries of churches, institutions and particularly rich individuals. It was intended to challenge the Catholic Golden Legend (see number 16, in the case to your right).
Type and woodcuts on paper;leather bound
Printed in London by Peter Short
National Art Library no. 38041800989352
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| Object history | NAL accession date: 15.10.1879 |
| Other number | 86.G.55 - NAL Pressmark |
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| Library number | 38041800989352 |
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| Record created | December 11, 2017 |
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