Henry Charles Lea
Books by Henry Charles Lea
“It’s the classic history of the Inquisition. It’s over 100 years old, but if you if you want a four-volume history of the Inquisition this is the book for you, because it does have a lot of original sources and original stories. And at the same time, it gives a strong narrative and a comprehensive overview.” Read more...
Interviews where books by Henry Charles Lea were recommended
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A History of the Inquisition of Spain (Vol I)
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Montaillou: Cathars and Catholics in a French Village 1294-1324
by Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie -
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The Origins of the Inquisition in Fifteenth Century Spain
by B. Netanyahu -
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All Can Be Saved: Religious Tolerance and Salvation in the Iberian Atlantic World
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5
Domingos Álvares, African Healing, and the Intellectual History of the Atlantic World
by James H. Sweet
The best books on The Inquisition, recommended by Toby Green
The best books on The Inquisition, recommended by Toby Green
The Papal, Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions left records that are goldmines for historians. However, as Professor Toby Green explains, getting caught up in one of their investigations was no fun at all. Here he chooses five books to help you understand why the Inquisitions were created, what they were trying to achieve and why they lasted so long.
