Characters Of The Inquisition

By William Thomas Walsh

Book Overview

""Characters of the Inquisition"" is a historical book written by William Thomas Walsh that explores the personalities and motivations behind the infamous Inquisition, a powerful Catholic institution that operated in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries. The book delves into the lives of key figures involved in the Inquisition, such as Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor of Spain, and examines their roles in shaping the Inquisition's policies and practices. Through detailed research and analysis, Walsh offers a nuanced perspective on the Inquisition, shedding light on the complex political, religious, and social factors that contributed to its rise and fall. Overall, ""Characters of the Inquisition"" provides a fascinating glimpse into one of the most controversial and influential periods in European 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143259754X
• ISBN13: 9781432597542
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"