History Of The Spanish Inquisition - Juan Antonio Llorente - Bog

The book ""History of the Spanish Inquisition: Abridged from the Original Work of M. Llorente, Late Secretary of that Institution"" is written by Juan Antonio Llorente and was originally published in 1826. The book is an abridged version of the original work of Llorente, who was a former secretary of the Spanish Inquisition. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Spanish Inquisition, which was a period of intense religious persecution in Spain that lasted from the late 15th century until the early 19th century. The Inquisition was established by the Catholic Church to suppress heresy and enforce religious orthodoxy, and it became notorious for its brutal tactics and widespread use of torture. Llorente's work is considered one of the most authoritative sources on the Spanish Inquisition, and this abridged version provides readers with a concise and accessible overview of this dark period in Spanish history. The book covers the origins of the Inquisition, the methods used by the Inquisitors to extract confessions, and the impact of the Inquisition on Spanish society. Overall, ""History of the Spanish Inquisition"" is an important historical work that sheds light on a little-known but significant period in Spanish history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion, politics, and society in 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.