Dellon's Account Of The Inquisition At Goa (1812)

by Charles Dellon

Book Overview

Dellon's Account of the Inquisition at Goa is a historical book written by Charles Dellon in 1812. The book is a first-hand account of Dellon's experience as a prisoner of the Inquisition in Goa, India. Dellon was a French physician who travelled to India and was arrested by the Portuguese Inquisition in 1674 on charges of being a spy and a heretic. The book provides a detailed description of the Inquisition's procedures and methods of torture used to extract confessions from prisoners. It also sheds light on the religious and political tensions that existed in Goa during that time. Dellon's Account is considered an important primary source for understanding the Inquisition in Goa and its impact on the local population. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of Dellon's experience. The first chapter provides an introduction to Dellon's journey to India and his initial encounter with the Inquisition. The subsequent chapters describe his imprisonment, the interrogation process, and the torture methods used by the Inquisition. Dellon's Account of the Inquisition at Goa is a fascinating and disturbing read that provides valuable insights into one of the darkest periods of Indian history. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Inquisition in Goa and its impact on the local population.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166452840
• ISBN13: 9781166452841
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"