This seminal work of English Protestant history tells the stories of the Christian martyrs from the early church to the Reformation, with a focus on their courage, faith, and commitment to the Gospel. With meticulous research, vivid storytelling, and powerful arguments for religious liberty, this book has inspired generations of Christians around the world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.