In this completely updated edition of Henry Kamen’s classic survey of 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; 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.
#1080868 in Books Yale University Press 2014-09-09Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.20 x 1.40 x 6.20l; #File Name: 0300167946312 pagesYale University Press
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Perfect introduction and summary of Siberian life.By AndrewI decided to do some research on Russia and Siberia for a book and found this masterpiece.This book covers the history of Siberia including Russian expansion; lifestyles; native peoples and political issues within Siberia.It's written in a very descriptive; yet easy format dividing the different topics and categories of Siberian life.Most interesting was how much Russian history there is involved in Siberia and how important Siberia was for the expansion of the Russian Empire and how important it became during the Collectivism.Well done Ms. Hartley. I'm looking forward to more material!
