Edmund Campion: A Biography (1896)

Edmund Campion: A Biography is a historical book written by Richard Simpson in 1896. The book is a detailed account of the life of Edmund Campion, an English Jesuit priest who lived during the Tudor period. The biography covers Campion's early life, his education at Oxford and his conversion to Catholicism. The book also describes his time in Rome where he was ordained as a priest and his return to England where he worked as a missionary. The biography provides an in-depth analysis of Campion's work as a Jesuit priest and his involvement in the Catholic Counter-Reformation. The book also examines the political and religious climate of England during the Tudor period and the persecution of Catholics under Queen Elizabeth I. Simpson's biography is well-researched and provides a comprehensive look at Campion's life and work. The book includes quotes from Campion's own writings and letters, as well as accounts from other historical figures of the time. Overall, Edmund Campion: A Biography is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church in England during the Tudor period, as well as the life and work of Edmund Campion.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.

Richard V. Simpson is a native Rhode Islander and a graphic designer by trade. After retiring from a 29-year Federal Civil Service career, he became an antique dealer and a nonfiction writer. His in-depth knowledge of antique glass and porcelain and his specialty of glass paperweights encouraged him to write for the national Antiques and Collecting Magazine which published 85 of his articles. As his home town's defacto historian he began writing histories of Bristol and Bristol related subjects. He has written five books about the America's Cup yachts and this is his third book with a military subject.