A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages - Couverture souple

Lea, Henry Charles

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1596056207 ISBN 13 : 9781596056206

Editeur : Cosimo Classics, 2005

Synopsis

As civilization slowly advanced, as the midnight of the Dark Ages began to yield to the approaching dawn of modern ideas, as the hopelessness of humanity grew less abject, the Manichaean theory grew less attractive. The world was gradually awakening to new aims and new possibilities; it was outgrowing the dreary philosophy of pessimism, and was unconsciously preparing for the yet unknown future in which man was to regard Nature not as an enemy, but as a teacher. -from "Chapter IV: Italy" Considered America's first great scholar of the Middle Ages and a trailblazing proponent of utilizing primary sources when inquiring into the past, Henry Charles Lea gave us what is still a vital history of the centuries-long reign of terror known as the Inquisition. A passionate account of mass hysteria, its spiritual and intellectual roots, and its "inevitable" evolution, this is grimly fascinating and highly readable, an excellent investigation into one of the foundations of modern civilization the repercussions of which are still being felt today. Volume 2 of this 3-volume 1888 work examines the localized affects of the Inquisition in France, Spain, Italy, and Germany, including Inquisitorial frauds in which victims were "selected for spoilation on account of their wealth," the decadence of the Inquisitors, and assassinations, rebellions, and other intrigues. American historian and publisher HENRY CHARLES LEA (1825-1909) also wrote Superstition and Force (1866), Historical Sketch of Sacerdotal Celibacy (1867), and History of the Inquisition of Spain (1906-1908).

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A History Of The Inquisition Of The Middle Ages, Volume 2 by Henry Charles Lea is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This publication was produced from a professional scan of an original edition of the book, which can include imperfections from the original book or through the scanning process, and has been created from an edition which we consider to be of the best possible quality available. This popular classic work by Henry Charles Lea is in the English language. A History Of The Inquisition Of The Middle Ages, Volume 2 is highly recommended for those who enjoy the works of Henry Charles Lea, and for those discovering the works of Henry Charles Lea for the first time.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cosimo Classics
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1596056207
• ISBN 13: 9781596056206
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 600
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible