| Author |
Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909 |
| LoC No. |
08001774
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| Title |
The inquisition in the Spanish dependencies
Sicily—Naples—Sardinia—Milan—the Canaries—Mexico—Peru—New Granada
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Macmillan company,1908.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Inquisition in the Spanish Dependencies" by Henry Charles Lea is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the history and impact of the Inquisition as it was conducted in various Spanish territories, including Sicily, Naples, and colonial regions such as Mexico and Peru. Lea examines the unique challenges and abuses of the Inquisition across these diverse regions, providing insight into the broader implications for colonial governance and social dynamics. The opening of the text sets the stage by addressing the author’s preceding works on the Inquisition, laying the groundwork for his exploration of its function in various non-Peninsular territories. Lea highlights the Inquisition's reliance on local conditions, detailing the influence and variability of its activities based on geographic and cultural contexts. This portion introduces the complexities involved in the administration of the Inquisition, emphasizing its role in suppressing dissent and the varied responses from local populations, particularly in regions such as Sicily and the Americas. The richness of Lea's narrative promises an in-depth and thought-provoking exploration of this often-overlooked aspect of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Inquisition
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68744 |
| Release Date |
Aug 14, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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