THE HISTORY OF PERSECUTION,; in four parts. Viz. I. Amongst the Heathens. II. Under the Christian Emperors. III. Under the Papacy and Inquisition. IV. Amongst Protestants. With a preface, containing remarks on Dr. Roger's Vindication of the Civil Establishment of Religion

CHANDLER, Samuel

Published by J. Gray, London, 1736

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8vo, xcii, vi, 468. Illustrated with 9 folding engraved plates, one of a person being tortured by the Inquisition. Bookplate. Bound in worn contemporary calf, front cover separate, rubbed and worn. Some foxed, minor stains and foxing. Lowndes, 409. Chandler (1693-1766) was a non-conformist divine. After his wife lost her fortune in a South Seas scam, he wa forced to open a bookshop. He later was a pastor for 40 years. In many ways, this is an attack on Catholicism. Seller Inventory # 57356

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Title: THE HISTORY OF PERSECUTION,; in four parts. ...

Publisher: J. Gray, London

Publication Date: 1736

Edition: First Edition.