Publisher's Synopsis
""For Faith and Freedom"" is a historical novel written by Walter Besant and published in 1900. The story is set in the 16th century during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England and follows the life of a young man named Amos Clatworthy. Amos is a devout Protestant who becomes embroiled in the religious conflicts of the time, including the persecution of Protestants by the Catholic Church. He joins the fight for religious freedom and becomes a key figure in the struggle for the rights of the Protestant minority in England. Along the way, Amos falls in love with a Catholic woman named Cicely, which complicates his already difficult situation. The novel explores themes of faith, freedom, love, and loyalty, and provides a vivid depiction of the religious and political turmoil of 16th century England.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.
