The Spanish Protestants And Their Persecution By Philip II: A Historical Work (1851)

By Adolfo de Castro

Book Overview

The Spanish Protestants And Their Persecution By Philip II: A Historical Work (1851) by Adolfo De Castro is a comprehensive account of the persecution of Protestants in Spain during the reign of King Philip II. The book explores the history of the Protestant Reformation in Spain and the subsequent efforts by the Spanish government to suppress it. The author describes in detail the persecution, torture, and execution of Protestants, as well as the confiscation of their property and the destruction of their churches. The book also examines the political and religious motivations behind the persecution, including the role of the Inquisition and the Catholic Church. De Castro draws on a range of historical sources to provide a detailed and vivid picture of this dark period in Spanish history. The Spanish Protestants And Their Persecution By Philip II is an important work for anyone interested in the history of religion, politics, and human rights in Spain.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: 1104506556
• ISBN13: 9781104506551
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"