Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages V1 (LARGE PRINT EDITION)"" is a book written by Henry C. Lea that provides an in-depth exploration of the Inquisition during the Middle Ages. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the Inquisition, including its origins, methods, and impact on society. The book is written in a large print format, making it easier for readers with visual impairments to access the content. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the Inquisition and its role in shaping the history of the Middle Ages.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 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 I of III. Contents: The Church; Heresy; The Cathari; The Albigensian Crusades; Persecution; The Mendicant Orders; The Inquisition Founded; Organization; The Inquisitorial Process; Evidence; The Defense; The Sentence; Confiscation; and The Stake. See other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Vol. 2 ISBN 0766188949, 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.