A Short And True Account Of The Inquisition And Its Proceedings, As It Is Practiced In Italy, Set Forth In Some Particular Cases (1722)

""A Short and True Account of the Inquisition and Its Proceedings, as it is Practiced in Italy, Set Forth in Some Particular Cases"" is a historical book written by Girolamo Bartolomeo Piazza in 1722. The book provides a detailed and factual account of the workings of the Inquisition in Italy. It is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in understanding the methods and practices of the Inquisition during the 18th century. Piazza's book is divided into several parts, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the Inquisition. The author provides a brief history of the Inquisition and its origins, as well as an overview of its purpose and objectives. Piazza also discusses the methods and procedures used by the Inquisition to investigate and prosecute individuals accused of heresy or other crimes against the Church. The bulk of the book is devoted to a series of case studies that illustrate the workings of the Inquisition in practice. Piazza provides detailed accounts of the trials and punishments of several individuals who were accused of heresy or other crimes. These case studies offer a fascinating glimpse into the workings of the Inquisition and the ways in which it impacted the lives of ordinary people. Overall, ""A Short and True Account of the Inquisition and Its Proceedings, as it is Practiced in Italy, Set Forth in Some Particular Cases"" is an important historical document that sheds light on one of the most controversial institutions in European history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Inquisition or the broader history of the Catholic Church.Whereunto Is Added An Extract Out Of An Authentic Book Of Legends Of The Roman Church.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.