The Madeira Persecutions is a historical book written by William Carus Wilson, first published in 1856. The book is primarily based on two sources: John Baillie's Life of Hewitson and Roddam Tate's Madeira in 1846. The book covers the religious persecutions that took place on the Portuguese island of Madeira in the mid-19th century. The main focus is on the persecution of Protestant missionaries and their followers by the Catholic Church and the local authorities. Wilson provides a detailed account of the events that led to the persecution, including the arrival of Protestant missionaries on the island and their attempts to convert the local population. He also describes the resistance they faced from the Catholic Church and the brutal tactics used to suppress their activities. Throughout the book, Wilson provides insights into the political and social context of the time, including the role of the British government in protecting the missionaries and the impact of the persecution on the wider Protestant community. Overall, The Madeira Persecutions is an important historical document that sheds light on a little-known chapter in the history of religious persecution. It is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of religion and politics in 19th-century Europe.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.