The Spanish Inquisition

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A Historical Revision

By Henry Kamen

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The Spanish Inquisition by Henry Kamen delves into the historical complexities of the notorious period of religious persecution in Spain. The book provides a detailed examination of the factors that led to the establishment of the Inquisition, its evolution, and its impacts on Spanish society. Through rigorous research, Kamen offers a nuanced perspective that challenges popular myths and illuminates the cultural and political forces at play during this era.
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You might enjoy this insightful exploration if you're fascinated by uncovering the myths and realities of one of history's most infamous institutions. Henry Kamen offers a deeply researched account that provides an intriguing reassessment of historical beliefs and the intricate social, political, and religious factors that shaped the era. This book may appeal to you if you're interested in a nuanced perspective on historical events and enjoy delving into the complex intersections of power and culture in medieval Europe.

A survey of the Spanish Inquisition, that sets the notorious Christian tribunal into the broader context of Islamic and Jewish culture in the Mediterranean, reassesses its consequences for Jewish culture, measures its impact on Spain's intellectual life, and rebuts the myths and exaggerations that have distorted understandings of the Inquisition.

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In this completely updated edition of Henry Kamen's classic survey of the The Spanish Inquisition, the author incorporates the latest research in multiple languages to offer a new and thought-provoking view of this fascinating period.

Kamen sets the notorious Christian tribunal into the broader context of Islamic and Jewish culture in the Mediterranean. He reassesses its consequences for Jewish culture, measures its impact on Spain's intellectual life, and firmly rebuts a variety of myths and exaggerations that have distorted understandings of the Inquisition.

He concludes with disturbing reflections on the impact of state security organizations in our own time.

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Henry Kamen's The Spanish Inquisition is praised for its clarity and objective analysis, with the new edition building on 50 years of scholarship to dispel myths about Spain's Inquisition. It is considered a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the topic, setting the agenda for future Spanish intellectual historians.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300180510

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 May 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Edition: 4th Revised edition

Illustration: 14 b-w illus.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 626g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

Henry Kamen is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a world authority on Spanish history. He lives in Greensboro, GA, and Barcelona, Spain.

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