The Spanish Inquisition - Paperback

by Cecil Roth (Author)

The Spanish Inquisition by Cecil Roth is a comprehensive historical account of the infamous institution that terrorized Spain and its colonies for over three centuries. The book provides a detailed analysis of the origins, development, and impact of the Inquisition, which was established in the late 15th century to root out heresy and enforce religious orthodoxy. Roth delves into the political, social, and religious factors that led to the Inquisition's creation, including the Reconquista, the rise of the Catholic monarchs, and the influence of the Dominican order. He also examines the methods and procedures used by the Inquisitors to identify, prosecute, and punish suspected heretics, which often included torture and execution. The Spanish Inquisition also explores the broader cultural and intellectual context of the period, highlighting the role of the Inquisition in shaping Spanish identity and contributing to the country's decline as a world power. Roth also examines the impact of the Inquisition on Spain's Jewish and Muslim populations, who were subjected to forced conversion or expulsion. Overall, The Spanish Inquisition provides a nuanced and insightful account of one of the most controversial and significant institutions in European history. It offers a valuable perspective on the complex interplay between religion, politics, and power in early modern Europe and sheds light on the enduring legacy of the Inquisition in Spain and beyond.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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The long series of events leading up to the establishment of the Inquisition and the following three and a half centuries of torment that spread from Spain to Portugal and even to the New World are here documented by Cecil Roth of Oxford, one of the world's great authorities on Jewish history.