Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages V1"" is a comprehensive and detailed account of the Inquisition during the Middle Ages. Written by Henry C. Lea, a renowned American historian, this book delves into the origins, practices, and impact of the Inquisition in Europe from the 12th to the 14th centuries. The first volume covers the establishment of the Inquisition, its early development, and the various forms it took in different regions of Europe. Lea examines the role of the Church, the state, and the people in the Inquisition, as well as the social, political, and religious factors that contributed to its rise and spread. He also explores the methods used by the Inquisitors to identify, interrogate, and punish heretics, including torture, imprisonment, and execution. Throughout the book, Lea provides detailed accounts of specific cases and individuals involved in the Inquisition, offering a vivid and compelling portrait of this controversial and often brutal institution. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church, or the development of religious and political institutions in Europe.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.
