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An abridgement of the book of acts and monuments of the ChurchAn abridgement of the booke of acts and monumentes of the Church
An abridgement of the book of acts and monuments of the Church: written by that Reverend Father, Master John Fox: and now abridged by Timothy Bright, Doctor of Physic, for such as either through want of leisure, or ability have not the use of so necessary an historyAn abridgement of the booke of acts and monumentes of the Church: written by that Reuerend Father, Maister Iohn Fox: and now abridged by Timothe Bright, Doctour of Phisicke, for such as either through want of leysure, or abilitie haue not the vse of so necessary an history
London: printed by I. Windet, 1589
Volume 1 › Book 4: The fourth book.Volume 1 › Book 4: The fourth booke.
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These things obtained, Frederick desireth the Pope,1 that for as much as he had now accomplished his promise, neither was there any cause, why he should now be offended with him, that he might be reconciled, and obtain his favour. In the mean season, the Emperor, with all his army, marcheth to Jerusalem: where, upon Easter day, anno ⟨p. 222⟩1259. §1259he was crowned king. Only, the Patriarch of Cyprus, and Olive, the Master, or Captain of the temple, repining thereat.2 In the time of the Emperors being in Asia, the Pope practiseth against him at home. And first, caused the Soldiers which the Emperor sent for out of Germany, to the maintaining of the holy wars, to be stayed, passing through Italy, and caused them to be spoiled of all such provision as they had: and sent letters into Asia, to the Patriarch of Jerusalem, and Soldiers, that kept the Temple, and Hospital, inciting them to rebel against the Emperor. And furthermore, dissuaded the Princes of the Saracens, that they should make no league with Frederick, neither deliver up unto him the Crown,3 and Kingdom of Jerusalem: Which letters fell into the hands of the Emperor.
These things obteined, Frederick desireth the Pope,1 that for as much as he had now accomplished his promise, neither was there any cause, why he should now be offended with him, that he might be reconciled, and obteyne his fauour. In the meane season, the Emperor, with all his armie, marcheth to Ierusalem: where, vpon Easter day, anno ⟨p. 222⟩1259. §1259hee was crowned king. Onely, the Patriarch of Cypres, and Oliue, the Master, or Captaine of the temple, repining thereat.2