Letters on the Spanish Inquisition : A Rare Work and the Best Which Has Ever Appeared on the Subject

Maistre, Joseph Le; O'flaherty, Thomas J. (TRN)

ISBN 10: 1432550241 / ISBN 13: 9781432550240

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Letters on the Spanish Inquisition : A Rare Work and the Best Which Has Ever Appeared on the Subject
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1432550241
• ISBN 13: 9781432550240
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

""Letters on the Spanish Inquisition"" is a rare and insightful work by Le Comte Joseph Le Maistre, considered by many to be the best book ever written on the subject. The book is a collection of letters written by Le Maistre to a friend, in which he discusses the history, practices, and impact of the Spanish Inquisition. Le Maistre's writing is both scholarly and engaging, providing a detailed examination of the Inquisition's methods and the social, political, and religious context in which it operated. He also offers a critique of the Inquisition's excesses and abuses, arguing that its actions were often unjustified and contrary to the teachings of Christianity. Overall, ""Letters on the Spanish Inquisition"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Inquisition or the broader history of Spain and Europe during the early modern period.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.