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A clear, historical look at the rise, rules, and cost of the Inquisition .
This book maps how a tribunal gained power, how it operated, and the human price of its judgment. This edition examines the Inquisition as a legal and social force, tracing its beginnings, procedures, and the consequences for those tried. It presents a critical view of how authority, religion, and state power intersected in historical contexts, using contemporary records to illuminate the tribunal’s reach and its impact on communities.
- How inquisitorial authority expanded across regions and borders
- The procedures, testimonies, and courtroom dynamics described in historical sources
- The treatment of prisoners, including confinement, torture, and punishment
- The moral and legal questions raised by these practices and their legacy
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