Foxes Book of Martyrs is a faith classic and a treasure of courage and spiritual heritage. Telling the story of Christian history through some of the darkest of times, it is a must have for every believer's bookshelf. Even the author, John Foxe (1516-1587), fled for his life during the reign of Queen "Bloody" Mary.

With millions of copies in print, Foxe's Book of Martyrs has become a classic of magnificent courage and faith. Beginning with Jesus Christ, this unparalleled volume traces the roots of religious persecution. Some of the heroic figures examined are John Hus, John Wycliffe, William Tyndale, Anne Askew, Lady Jane Grey, and Martin Luther.