The History of the Origin and Establishment of the Inquisition in Portugal is a book written by Alexandre Herculano that explores the origins and development of the Inquisition in Portugal. The book provides an in-depth historical account of the establishment of the Inquisition in Portugal, including its origins in the 15th century and its evolution over the centuries. Herculano delves into the political, social, and religious factors that led to the establishment of the Inquisition in Portugal, as well as the impact it had ...
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The History of the Origin and Establishment of the Inquisition in Portugal is a book written by Alexandre Herculano that explores the origins and development of the Inquisition in Portugal. The book provides an in-depth historical account of the establishment of the Inquisition in Portugal, including its origins in the 15th century and its evolution over the centuries. Herculano delves into the political, social, and religious factors that led to the establishment of the Inquisition in Portugal, as well as the impact it had on Portuguese society and culture. He also examines the role of the Inquisition in the persecution and suppression of religious minorities, including Jews and Muslims. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Portugal, the Inquisition, or the history of religious persecution.1926. The documents used in this volume are, for the most part, drawn up by the very men who took part in those varied intrigues, and they are largely the originals themselves. Providence has preserved them to be the avengers of many crimes, and perhaps, though we imagine we are acting spontaneously, are little more than instruments of divine justice. This work traces the history and origin of the Inquisition in Portugal from the Inquisition in Europe to the Inquisition being established without restriction in 1547 and 1548, with an epilogue of 1561.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.
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