Narrative Of Don Juan Van Halen's Imprisonment In The Dungeons Of The Inquisition At Madrid

by Juan Van Halen

Book Overview

The book ""Narrative Of Don Juan Van Halen�������s Imprisonment In The Dungeons Of The Inquisition At Madrid"" is a first-hand account of the experiences of Don Juan Van Halen, a Spanish soldier who was imprisoned by the Inquisition in Madrid in the early 19th century. The book details the conditions of his imprisonment, including the torture methods used by the Inquisition to extract confessions from prisoners.Don Juan Van Halen was a prominent figure in the Spanish War of Independence, fighting against the French forces that had invaded Spain. However, he was captured by the French and imprisoned in France for several years before being released. Upon his return to Spain, he was arrested by the Inquisition on charges of heresy and sedition.The book describes the harsh conditions of the dungeons in which Don Juan Van Halen was held, including the lack of food and water, the cramped and unsanitary living conditions, and the constant threat of physical violence. It also details the methods used by the Inquisition to extract confessions from prisoners, including torture and psychological manipulation.Throughout the book, Don Juan Van Halen maintains his defiance and courage in the face of his captors, refusing to give in to their demands for a false confession. He eventually manages to escape from the dungeons and flee to France, where he continues to fight for the independence of Spain.Overall, ""Narrative Of Don Juan Van Halen�������s Imprisonment In The Dungeons Of The Inquisition At Madrid"" is a compelling and harrowing account of one man's struggle against the oppressive forces of the Inquisition in 19th century Spain.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: 1163111651
• ISBN13: 9781163111659
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"