2006, ISBN: 1861976224

[EAN: 9781861976222], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: Profile Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London], JOSEPH PEREZ THE SPANISH INQUISITION A HISTORY, Few institutions in Western history h… Plus…

[EAN: 9781861976222], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: Profile Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London], JOSEPH PEREZ THE SPANISH INQUISITION A HISTORY, Few institutions in Western history have as fearful a reputation as the Spanish Inquisition. For centuries Europe trembled at its name. Nobody was safe in this terrifying battle for the unachievable aim of unified faith. Established by papal bull in 1478, the first task of the Spanish Inquisition was to question Jewish converts to Christianity and to expose and execute those found guilty of reversion. It then turned on Spanish Jews in general, sending three hundred thousand into exile. Next in line were humanists and Lutherans. No rank was exempt. Children informed on their parents, merchants on their rivals, and priests upon their bishops. Those denounced were guilty unless they could prove their innocence. Few did. Two hundred lashes were a minor punishment; 31,913 were led to the stake at public displays, the last a mad witch in 1781. The Inquisition policed what was written, read and taught, and kept an eye on sexual behaviour. Napoleon tried to abolish it in 1808, and failed. Joseph Perez tells the history of the Spanish Inquisition from its medieval beginnings to its nineteenth-century ending. He discovers its origins in fear and jealousy and its longevity in usefulness to the state. He explores the inner workings of its councils, courts and finances, and shows how its officers, inquisitors and leaders lived and worked. He describes its techniques of interrogation, disorientation and torture, and shows how it refined displays of punishment as instruments of social control. The author ends his fascinating account by assessing the impact of the Inquisition over three and a half centuries on Spain's culture, economy and intellectual life. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged., Books<

2006, ISBN: 9781861976222

Hodder and Stoughton, UK, 1973. Reprint. Paperback. Good. Paperback. 412 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Hodder and Stoughton, UK, 1973. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in good c… Plus…

Hodder and Stoughton, UK, 1973. Reprint. Paperback. Good. Paperback. 412 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Hodder and Stoughton, UK, 1973. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. More specifically: Covers have light creasing and superficial rubbing/wear. Spine has minimal reading creases. . Pages are considerably tanned. Previous owner's name in ink. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: The second book in the "Master of Gray" trilogy, this novel shows how the Master's daughter attempts to save Protestant Scotland from the threat of the Catholic Inquisition. *** Quantity Available: 2. Category: Fiction; Historical; ISBN: 0340178388. ISBN/EAN: 9780340178386. Inventory No: 15090174.. 9780340178386, Hodder and Stoughton, 1973, 2.5, Profile Books, 02/10/2006. Paperback. Used; Good. **WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON, UK, 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books., Profile Books, 02/10/2006, 2.5<

ISBN: 9781861976222

Paperback. Acceptable., 2.5