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Torquemada and the Spanish Inquisition A History

Torquemada and the Spanish Inquisition A History

Sabatini, Rafael

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryVietnam War

ISBN10: 1162581379
ISBN13: 9781162581378
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 436
Weight: 1.64
Height: 0.89 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Torquemada and the Spanish Inquisition: A History by Rafael Sabatini is a detailed account of the infamous Spanish Inquisition and its most notorious figure, Tom�����s de Torquemada. The book explores the origins of the Inquisition and its evolution into a powerful tool of the Spanish monarchy, used to suppress dissent and maintain religious orthodoxy. Sabatini delves into the life of Torquemada, a Dominican friar who rose to become the Grand Inquisitor of Spain, and his role in shaping the Inquisition's methods and practices. The book also examines the Inquisition's impact on Spanish society, including its effects on Jews, Muslims, and other minority groups. Sabatini's writing is both informative and engaging, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Spanish Inquisition and its lasting legacy.With 16 halftone illustrations, including a map. Partial contents: Early persecutions; Inquisition canonically established; Order of St. Dominic; Isabella the Catholic; Jews in Spain; New-Christians; Prior of Holy Cross; Holy Office in Seville; Supreme Council; Jurisprudence of the Holy Office; Pedra Arbues de Epila; Torquemada's further �������instructions�������; Inquisition in Toledo; Torquemada and the Jews.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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