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The Inquisition : a global history, 1478-1834 /

Bethencourt, Francisco.

The Inquisition : a global history, 1478-1834 / Francisco Bethencourt ; translated by Jean Birrell. - Rev and updated English ed. - xii, 491pages. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. - Past and present publications .

"Originally published in French as L'Inquisition à L'Époque Moderne by Librairie Arthème Fayard, 1995"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 449-479) and index.

Foundation -- Organization -- Presentation -- Appointments -- The edicts -- The visits -- The auto-da-fé -- Status -- Representations -- Abolition.

9780521847933 (hbk.) 9780521748230 (pbk.)


Inquisition--Europe, Southern.
Inquisition--Spain.


Europe, Southern--Church history.

272.2 / B 563