The Spanish Inquisition
Download or Read eBook The Spanish Inquisition PDF written by Helen Rawlings and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Helen Rawlings |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2008-04-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781405142922 |
ISBN-13 | : 1405142928 |
Rating | : 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Spanish Inquisition by : Helen Rawlings
Book excerpt: This book challenges the reputation of the Spanish Inquisition asan instrument of religious persecution, torture and repressionandlooks at its wider role as an educative force in society. A reassessment of the history of the Spanish Inquisition. Challenges the reputation of the Inquisition as an instrumentof religious persecution, torture and repression. Looks at the wider role of the Inquisition as an educativeforce in society. Draws on the findings of recent research by American, Britishand European scholars. Includes original documentary evidence in translation.