Dominican Missions and Martyrs in Japan is a historical book written by Bertrand Arthur Henry Wilberforce in 1897. The book explores the history of the Dominican missions in Japan during the 16th and 17th centuries, focusing on the lives and martyrdom of the Dominican missionaries who worked in the country during that time.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the Dominican missions in Japan. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of Christianity in Japan, including the arrival of the first Christian missionaries in the country. Subsequent chapters focus on the work of the Dominican missionaries in Japan, including their efforts to spread the faith and establish churches throughout the country.Throughout the book, Wilberforce highlights the challenges and difficulties faced by the Dominican missionaries in Japan, including persecution and martyrdom at the hands of the Japanese authorities. He also explores the impact of the Dominican missions on Japanese society, including their influence on art, literature, and culture.Overall, Dominican Missions and Martyrs in Japan is a fascinating historical account of the Dominican missions in Japan, providing valuable insights into the history of Christianity in Japan and the lives of the missionaries who worked to spread the faith in the country.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.