Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Inquisition: A Critical and Historical Study of the Coercive Power of the Church"" by E. Vacandard is a comprehensive analysis of the Inquisition, a tribunal established by the Catholic Church in the 13th century to combat heresy. The author examines the origins, development, and practices of the Inquisition, providing a critical and historical perspective on its role in European history.Vacandard explores the various methods used by the Inquisition to enforce its power, including torture, imprisonment, and execution. He also delves into the political and social context in which the Inquisition operated, analyzing the relationship between the Church and the state, as well as the impact of the Inquisition on religious and intellectual life in Europe.The book is structured chronologically, starting with the origins of the Inquisition in the 13th century and ending with its decline in the 18th century. It draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including official documents, contemporary accounts, and scholarly works.Overall, ""The Inquisition"" provides a thorough and insightful analysis of one of the most controversial institutions in European history, shedding light on its motivations, methods, and legacy.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.
