The English Romayne Life is a historical book written by Anthony Munday in 1582. The book provides an account of the life of a Roman Catholic priest, Edmund Campion, who was executed for his religious beliefs during the reign of Elizabeth I. The book is considered an important source of information about the persecution of Catholics in England during the 16th century. It also sheds light on the religious and political tensions of the time, as well as the lives of Catholic priests who were forced to practice their faith in ...
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The English Romayne Life is a historical book written by Anthony Munday in 1582. The book provides an account of the life of a Roman Catholic priest, Edmund Campion, who was executed for his religious beliefs during the reign of Elizabeth I. The book is considered an important source of information about the persecution of Catholics in England during the 16th century. It also sheds light on the religious and political tensions of the time, as well as the lives of Catholic priests who were forced to practice their faith in secret. The English Romayne Life is written in a straightforward style and provides a detailed and vivid account of Campion's life, from his early years as a scholar to his eventual capture and execution. The book is an important historical document that provides insight into a tumultuous period in English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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.
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