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100 1 _aLea, Henry Charles,
_d1825-1909
245 1 2 _aA History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 3
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-08-05
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 3" by Henry Charles Lea is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the practices and judicial processes of the Spanish Inquisition, particularly exploring the use of torture and its legal ramifications. Lea's work seeks to provide a detailed overview of the darker aspects of the Inquisition, which has often been sensationalized in popular narratives. The opening of this volume delves into the subject of torture as a tool employed by the Inquisition, examining its historical context and justifications. Lea presents a critical analysis of the methods of coercion used to extract confessions and the circumstances under which torture was deemed necessary. He contrasts the practices of the Spanish Inquisition with those of other jurisdictions, arguing that while the Spanish approach was not exceptionally cruel, it was nonetheless systematic and utilized a range of torturous methods. The section sets the tone for a broader exploration of judicial practices, emphasizing an interrogative atmosphere that prioritized conviction over justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aInquisition -- Spain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46509
999 _c87348
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