Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages V3"" is a book written by Henry C. Lea that provides a comprehensive account of the Inquisition during the Middle Ages. The book is the third volume in Lea's series on the Inquisition and covers the period from the 13th to the 15th century. Lea examines the origins of the Inquisition, its development, and its impact on society. He discusses the various methods used by the Inquisition to identify and punish heretics, including torture and execution. Lea also explores the political and social context in which the Inquisition operated, including the role of the Church and the state. The book 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 III of III. Contents: The Spiritual Franciscans; Guglielma and Dolcino; The Fraticelli; Political Heresy Utilized by the Church; Political Heresy Utilized by the State; Sorcery and Occult Arts; Witchcraft; and Intellect and Faith. See other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Vol. 1 ISBN 0766188930, Vol. 2 ISBN 0766188949.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.
