The Spanish Inquisition

The Spanish Inquisition is a historical book written by Cecil Roth that explores the history and impact of the Spanish Inquisition. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Inquisition, which was a powerful institution established in Spain in the late 15th century by the Catholic monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella. The book highlights the motivations behind the establishment of the Inquisition, as well as its methods of operation, which included torture, imprisonment, and execution.Roth's book also delves into the social and political context of the time, including the rise of anti-Semitism and the expulsion of the Jews from Spain. The author provides a detailed account of the Inquisition's impact on the Jewish community, as well as other minority groups such as Muslims and Protestants.The book also explores the legacy of the Inquisition, both in Spain and beyond, and its lasting impact on the history of Europe and the world. The Spanish Inquisition is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion, politics, and society in medieval and early modern Europe.This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.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.