A History of the Holy Catholic Inquisition

This book provides a detailed history of the Catholic Inquisition, from its origins in the 12th century through its decline in the 19th century. Mason examines the role of the Inquisition in maintaining Catholic orthodoxy and its relationship to broader political and cultural developments throughout European history. The book is an important contribution to the study of the Inquisition and the religious, political, and social forces that shaped European history.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.