Publisher's Synopsis
""A Short History of the Inquisition"" is a historical account of the infamous Inquisition, a powerful institution of the Catholic Church that was responsible for investigating and punishing heresy and other religious crimes. The book is written by an anonymous author and covers the period from the inception of the Inquisition in the 12th century to its decline in the 19th century. The author explores the origins of the Inquisition, its methods of investigation and torture, and the impact it had on European society and culture. The book also delves into the controversies surrounding the Inquisition, including the persecution of Jews, the burning of heretics, and the role of the Church in promoting religious intolerance. Despite its dark subject matter, the book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Overall, ""A Short History of the Inquisition"" provides a fascinating and informative look at one of the most notorious institutions in the history of Christianity.1907. Handsomely illustrated with over 100 pictures and illustrations. A history of the inquisition, including stories of the inquisition and the inquisitor's manual. Also included in this book is an account of persecutions by Protestants, witches, the war between religion and science and the attitude of the American churches toward African slavery.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.
