Torquemada And The Spanish Inquisition: A History - Couverture rigide

Sabatini, Rafael

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ISBN 10 : 1497899613 ISBN 13 : 9781497899612

Editeur : Literary Licensing, LLC, 2014

Synopsis

""Torquemada and the Spanish Inquisition: A History"" is a non-fiction book written by the acclaimed author Rafael Sabatini. The book provides a comprehensive account of the infamous Spanish Inquisition, which was established in the late 15th century by the Catholic monarchs of Spain, Ferdinand II and Isabella I. The Inquisition was responsible for investigating and punishing individuals suspected of heresy and other religious crimes, and it quickly became notorious for its brutal methods, including torture and execution. The book focuses on the life and career of Tomas de Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor of Spain who oversaw the Inquisition's operations for nearly two decades. Sabatini provides a detailed portrait of Torquemada, exploring his motivations, beliefs, and methods. He also examines the broader historical context of the Inquisition, including the political and religious factors that led to its establishment, as well as its impact on Spanish society and culture. Sabatini's writing is engaging and accessible, making this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of the Spanish Inquisition. The book is well-researched and meticulously documented, drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources. It is also accompanied by numerous illustrations and maps, which help to bring the history to life. Overall, ""Torquemada and the Spanish Inquisition: A History"" is a compelling and informative account of one of the most controversial and consequential periods in European history.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition.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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The history of Frey Tomas de Torquemada is the history of the establishment of the Modern I nquisition. It is not so much the history of a man as of an abstract genius presiding over a gigantic and cruel engine of its own perfecting. Of this engine we may examine for ourselves to-day the details of the complex machinery. Through the records that survive we may observe its cold, smooth action, and trace in this the awful intelligence of its architect. But of that architect himself we are permitted to catch no more than an occasional and fleeting glimpse. It is only in the rarest and briefest moments that he stands clearly before us, revealed as a man of flesh and blood. We see him, now fervidly urging a reluctant queen to do her duty by her God and unsheathe the sword of persecution, now harshly threatening his sovereigns with the wrath of Heaven when they are in danger of relenting in the wielding of that same sword. But in the main he must be studied, not in his actions, but in his enactments the emanations of his relentless spirit. In these he is to be seen devoutly compassing evil in the perfervid quest of good. Untouched by worldly ambitions, he seems at once superhuman and less than human.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1497899613
• ISBN 13: 9781497899612
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 436
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible