Catalogue Of A Collection Of Original Manuscripts Formerly Belonging To The Holy Office Of The Inquisition In The Canary Islands V1 1499-1693 (1903)

Catalogue Of A Collection Of Original Manuscripts Formerly Belonging To The Holy Office Of The Inquisition In The Canary Islands V1: 1499-1693 (1903) is a book compiled by W. De Gray Birch. The book is a comprehensive catalogue of original manuscripts that were once in the possession of the Holy Office of the Inquisition in the Canary Islands. The manuscripts cover a period of 194 years, from 1499 to 1693, and provide a unique insight into the workings of the Inquisition during this time. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering the years 1499-1625 and the second volume covering the years 1625-1693. The manuscripts themselves cover a wide range of topics, including trials of heretics, witches, and Jews, as well as administrative documents and correspondence. The book is an invaluable resource for historians and scholars interested in the history of the Inquisition in the Canary Islands and the wider Spanish Empire.And Now In The Possession Of The Marquess Of Bute, With A Notice Of Some Unpublished Records Of The Same Series In The British Museum. Prepared Under The Direction Of John, Third Marquess Of Bute. In Two Volumes.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.