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The Inquisition: A Political and Military Study of Its Establishment

The Inquisition: A Political and Military Study of Its Establishment

Nickerson, Hoffman
Belloc, Hilaire

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General Military HistoryBritish HistoryInternational Relations

ISBN10: 116136918X
ISBN13: 9781161369182
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 284
Weight: 1.56
Height: 0.69 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Inquisition: A Political and Military Study of Its Establishment is a historical book written by Nickerson and Hoffman that provides a detailed examination of the establishment of the Inquisition. The authors explore the political and military aspects of the Inquisition and its impact on European society during the Middle Ages.The book begins by discussing the origins of the Inquisition and how it evolved over time. The authors then delve into the political and military factors that led to the establishment of the Inquisition, including the rise of the papacy and the struggle for power between the Church and secular rulers.Throughout the book, the authors examine the various methods used by the Inquisition to maintain its power, including torture, imprisonment, and execution. They also explore the impact of the Inquisition on European society, including its influence on religious beliefs and practices.Overall, The Inquisition: A Political and Military Study of Its Establishment is a comprehensive and insightful examination of one of the most significant institutions in European history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church, or the development of Western civilization.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.

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