Publisher's Synopsis
A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages Volume 2 is a comprehensive text by Henry C. Lea, detailing the origins, methods, and impact of the Inquisition during the medieval period. The book provides an in-depth examination of the various forms of the Inquisition, including the Spanish Inquisition, and explores the political and social contexts that led to the establishment of these institutions. Lea's work also delves into the role of the Inquisition in shaping religious and cultural attitudes, as well as its impact on the lives of individuals accused of heresy. This volume is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval history, as well as anyone interested in the history of religious persecution and intolerance.1888. Lea, an American historian, devoted himself to research, mainly on church history in the later middle ages, and his literary reputation rests on the important books he produced on this subject. However, his great contribution was his originality and his profound influence in impressing on American historians the importance of direct study of sources. This is Volume II of III. Contents: Languedoc; France; The Spanish Peninsula; Italy; The Slavic Cathari; Germany; Bohemia; and The Hussites. See other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Vol. 1 ISBN 0766188930, Vol. 3 ISBN 0766188957.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.
