A History Of The Inquisition Of Spain V2 (1907)

""A History of the Inquisition of Spain V2"" is a comprehensive historical account of the Spanish Inquisition, written by Henry Charles Lea and first published in 1907. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume covering the period from 1481 to the end of the Inquisition in the early 19th century. Lea's work is based on extensive research of primary sources, including Inquisition records, legal documents, and contemporary accounts. He provides a detailed analysis of the origins, organization, and methods of the Inquisition, as well as its impact on Spanish society and culture. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the persecution of Jews and Muslims, the role of the Inquisition in the Spanish empire, the use of torture and other forms of coercion, and the Inquisition's relationship with the Spanish monarchy and the Catholic Church. Lea's writing is scholarly and detailed, but also accessible to a general audience. His work has been praised for its thoroughness and impartiality, as well as its contribution to our understanding of one of the most controversial and complex institutions in European history.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.