Fools, Martyrs, Traitors,9780810117242

Fools, Martyrs, Traitors

by
ISBN13: 9780810117242
ISBN10: 081011724X
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1999-10-01
Publisher(s): Northwestern University Press
List Price: $31.45

Rent Textbook

Select for Price
Add to Cart
There was a problem. Please try again later.

New Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

Used Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

eTextbook

We're Sorry
Not Available

Buy from our Marketplace starting at $36.69

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

Summary

Lacey Baldwin Smith takes us on a riveting journey through history as he examines one of the most baffling characteristics of human experience: the willingness to die to sanctify a deity, to defend a cause, or simply to prove a point. By delving into the psyches, politics, and personalities of martyrs, he illuminates the complex and elusive subject of martyrdom as it has evolved over 2,500 years.

Author Biography

Lacey Baldwin Smith is an emeritus professor of history at Northwestern University.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix
The Debate over Definition
3(20)
Socrates: The Genesis of Martyrdom
23(18)
The Maccabees and the Doctrine of Suffering
41(22)
Jesus of Nazareth: ``Follow Me''
63(26)
The Early Christian Martyrs: ``My Lady'' Perpetua
89(28)
Thomas Becket and the Honor of God
117(32)
``A Hero of Selfhood''
149(36)
Sir Thomas More
The Marian Martyrs: Group Identity Through Self-Destruction
185(24)
Martyr by Act of Parliament
209(20)
Charles I
``Let Them Hang Me''
229(34)
John Brown
School for Martyrs
263(38)
Mahatma Gandhi
The Twentieth-Century Martyr: An Endangered Species?
301(60)
Epilogue: The Disinterested Martyr
361(14)
Notes 375(42)
Index 417

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.