Lives of the Irish Martyrs and Confessors: With Additions Including a History of the Penal Laws

""Lives of the Irish Martyrs and Confessors"" is a comprehensive book written by Myles O'Reilly that details the lives and stories of Irish Catholic saints and martyrs. The book includes biographies of over 150 individuals who were persecuted and killed for their faith during the 16th and 17th centuries in Ireland. In addition to the biographies, the book also provides a detailed history of the Penal Laws, which were enacted by the English government to suppress Catholicism in Ireland. The book explores the impact of these laws on the Irish Catholic community, including the persecution and imprisonment of priests and the confiscation of Catholic property. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in Irish history, Catholicism, and the intersection of religion and politics. It provides a vivid and detailed account of the lives and sacrifices of these martyrs and confessors, and sheds light on a dark period in Irish history.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.