The Four Martyrs

By A F Rio

Book Overview

The Four Martyrs is a book written by Alexis F. Rio that tells the story of four young men who were unjustly accused and persecuted during the Spanish Inquisition in the 16th century. The book is set in the city of Cuenca, Spain, and follows the lives of the four men, who were all students at the University of Alcala. The men, who were all devout Catholics, were accused of heresy and witchcraft by the Inquisition and were subjected to torture and imprisonment. Despite their innocence, they were eventually sentenced to death and executed. The book explores the themes of faith, injustice, and persecution, and provides a vivid portrayal of life during the Spanish Inquisition. It is a powerful and moving account of the courage and sacrifice of these four martyrs, who stood up for their beliefs in the face of persecution and oppression.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432656457
• ISBN13: 9781432656454
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"