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Written by François-René Chateaubriand, this book is a fascinating historical account of the early period of Christianity and the suffering of its followers. It is a poignant tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for their faith. With vivid descriptions and emotional insights, the author brings to life the story of these brave men and women who acted out of love and devotion in the face of persecution and suffering. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.