A Short History Of The Inquisition: What It Was And What It Did

by Eugene Montague MacDonald

Book Overview

""A Short History of the Inquisition: What It Was and What It Did"" by Eugene Montague MacDonald is a comprehensive overview of the infamous institution that served as the Catholic Church's primary tool for suppressing heresy and dissent during the Middle Ages. The book traces the origins of the Inquisition in the 12th century and examines its evolution over time, including its expansion into Spain and the New World. MacDonald explores the various methods used by the Inquisition to identify and punish heretics, including torture, imprisonment, and execution. He also discusses the political and cultural context in which the Inquisition operated, including the rise of Protestantism and the Enlightenment. This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the history of the Inquisition and its lasting impact on Western civilization.To Which Is Appended An Account Of Persecutions By Protestants Of Witches.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161497595
• ISBN13: 9781161497595
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 830 Pages
• Weight: 3.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 7.0" x 10.0"