An Account Of The Sufferings Of John Coustos In The Inquisition At Lisbon - George Oliver - Bog

""An Account of the Sufferings of John Coustos in the Inquisition at Lisbon"" is a historical book written by George Oliver. It is a true story of John Coustos, a Swiss merchant who was imprisoned and tortured by the Inquisition in Lisbon, Portugal during the 18th century. The book describes the brutal methods used by the Inquisition to extract confessions from their victims, including Coustos, who was accused of being a Freemason. The author provides a detailed account of Coustos' experiences, including his imprisonment, interrogation, torture, and eventual release. The book also sheds light on the political and religious climate of the time, and the role of the Inquisition in maintaining the power of the Catholic Church. Overall, ""An Account of the Sufferings of John Coustos in the Inquisition at Lisbon"" is a gripping and informative read that offers a fascinating glimpse into the dark history of the Inquisition.THIS 60 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Universal Masonic Library V18, by George Oliver. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766173410.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.