The Inquisition: The Hammer of Heresy - Softcover

Burman, Edward

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9780750937221: The Inquisition: The Hammer of Heresy

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ISBN 10: 075093722X ISBN 13: 9780750937221

Publisher: The History Press, 2004

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The Inquisition inspired fear for centuries. Instituted to suppress heresy, it developed into a powerful body, wreaking the most terrible tortures and punishments on those who fell foul of it. The Cathars in southern France, Galileo, the Knight Templar and even St Teresa of Avila were all investigated, and the Spanish Inquisition, under Tomas de Torquemada, had a particular reputation for cruelty that was feared throughout Europe.This clear and objective account of the most notorious institutions of medieval Europe - now called 'The Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith' - covers its activities in Italy, Germany, France, Spain and Latin America. The book compares the actions of the Catholic Church with those of secular powers and reveals the true number of people sentenced to death by the Inquisition.

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Edward Urman is a distinguished historian, particularly of the middle ages. His other books include The Templars, Knights of god,The assassins and Supremely Abominable Crimes, The Trial of the Knights Templar.

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