A Brief Chronicle Concerning the Examination and Death of the Blessed Martyr of Christ Sir John Oldecastell, the Lord Cobham (1729)

John Bale

A Brief Chronicle Concerning the Examination and Death of the Blessed Martyr of Christ Sir John Oldecastell, the Lord Cobham (1729)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 June 2009
Pages
172
ISBN
9781104590482

A Brief Chronicle Concerning the Examination and Death of the Blessed Martyr of Christ Sir John Oldecastell, the Lord Cobham (1729)

John Bale

""A Brief Chronicle Concerning The Examination And Death Of The Blessed Martyr Of Christ Sir John Oldecastell, The Lord Cobham"" is a historical account written by John Bale in 1729. The book details the life, trial, and execution of Sir John Oldecastell, also known as Lord Cobham, who was a prominent figure in the 15th century English Reformation movement. The book chronicles the events leading up to his arrest and trial for heresy, including his involvement in the Lollard movement and his association with other reformers such as John Wycliffe. The book also provides a detailed account of his trial and execution, including the torture he endured in prison and his eventual burning at the stake. Bale's book offers a valuable historical perspective on the religious and political tensions of the time, as well as the persecution faced by those who challenged the established church. Overall, ""A Brief Chronicle Concerning The Examination And Death Of The Blessed Martyr Of Christ Sir John Oldecastell, The Lord Cobham"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the English Reformation and the struggle for religious freedom.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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