The Inquisition : a political and military study of its establishment by Nickerson
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"The Inquisition: A Political and Military Study of its Establishment" by Hoffman Nickerson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the political and military dimensions surrounding the establishment of the Inquisition, providing insights not only into the Inquisition itself but also into the historical context of medieval society, particularly focusing on the Albigensian Crusade in the region of Languedoc. At the start of the text,
the author outlines the socio-political landscape of medieval Europe that paved the way for the Inquisition. He contrasts the vibrant recovery of civilization in the twelfth century with the preceding "Dark Ages" and emphasizes the church's role as a unifying institution amidst a backdrop of evolving moral and civic values. This opening sets the stage for examining the turbulent interactions between the church, state, and emerging heretical ideas that would culminate in a series of military conflicts and the institution of the Inquisition in southern France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nickerson, Hoffman, 1888-1965 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 |
| LoC No. | 23012299 |
| Title | The Inquisition : a political and military study of its establishment |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: John Bale, Sons & Danielsson, Ltd., 1923. |
| Credits | Bob Taylor, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Prohibition |
| Subject | Inquisition |
| Subject | Albigenses |
| Subject | Christian heresies -- History -- Middle Ages, 600-1500 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70304 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 472 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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