Dellon's Account Of The Inquisition At Goa (1812)

Dellon's Account of the Inquisition at Goa is a historical book written by Charles Dellon in 1812. The book recounts Dellon's personal experience of being imprisoned and tortured by the Portuguese Inquisition in Goa, India during the 17th century. Dellon's account provides a vivid and detailed description of the brutal methods used by the Inquisition to extract confessions from those accused of heresy or witchcraft. He describes the torture chambers, the instruments of torture, and the psychological manipulation used by the Inquisitors to break their victims' will. The book also sheds light on the political and religious climate of the time, as well as the cultural clash between the Portuguese colonizers and the native Indian population. Dellon's observations and insights provide a valuable historical perspective on the Inquisition and its impact on the people of Goa. Overall, Dellon's Account of the Inquisition at Goa is a fascinating and harrowing read, offering a unique firsthand account of one of the darkest periods in Indian history.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.