Publisher's Synopsis
""The Inquisition: A Political and Military Study of Its Establishment"" by Nickerson and Hoffman is a comprehensive analysis of the origins and development of the Inquisition, a powerful institution of the Catholic Church. The authors delve into the political and military factors that led to the establishment of the Inquisition, tracing its roots back to the 12th century and exploring its evolution over the centuries. They examine the role of the Inquisition in maintaining the power of the church, its impact on society and culture, and the controversies and conflicts that surrounded it. The book also explores the methods and tactics used by the Inquisition to investigate and punish heresy, including torture and execution. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including official documents and contemporary accounts, ""The Inquisition"" offers a fascinating and nuanced look at one of the most influential institutions in European history.1923. The author describes how the Albigensian Crusade led to the Inquisition. With two maps, a bibliography, and a preface by Hilaire Belloc. The author also discusses the relevance of the historical lessons of this period to American prohibition. Contents: Mediaeval recovery of civilization; Languedoc and the Albigenses; Preliminaries of the Crusade; Albigensian Crusade - The early war; Albigensian Crusade - Muret and its sequel; Mendicant Orders and the Inquisition; Epilogue on prohibition.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.
