Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages V1"" is a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the Inquisition, a powerful institution of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages. Written by Henry C. Lea, one of the foremost authorities on the subject, this book delves into the origins, development, and practices of the Inquisition across Europe. The first volume covers the early history of the Inquisition, from its establishment in the 13th century to the end of the 14th century. Lea explores the motivations behind the Inquisition, its methods of investigation and interrogation, and the impact it had on society and the Church. He also provides detailed accounts of some of the most notorious cases of the Inquisition, including the trial of the Knights Templar and the persecution of the Cathars. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church, medieval Europe, or the development of religious institutions and their impact on society.""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.
