"Records of the Spanish Inquisition, Translated from the Original Manuscripts" by Andrew Dickson White, is a historical narrative unveiling the grim reality of the Spanish Inquisition through translated manuscripts from Barcelona. It explores this dark period in history, showcasing the climate of fear and oppression fostered during a time rife with religious passion. The story begins in a revolutionary Barcelona of 1820, where citizens stormed the Inquisition's palace, leading to the discovery of these original records. A look at the trial of Pedro Ginesta, who was accused of eating bacon on a prohibited day, is also presented. This case and others highlight the Inquisition's intrusion into personal lives and the severe consequences of challenging religious dogmas, drawing the reader into a world where faith and freedom clash. These documents expose the intricate processes and uncompromising judgments that defined this notorious institution.
Records of the Spanish Inquisition, Translated from the Original Manuscripts
By Andrew Dickson White
When citizens storm the palace and find trial records from a man accused of eating bacon, a dark historical reality is revealed.
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About the AuthorAndrew Dickson White was an American historian and educator who co-founded Cornell University, one of eight Ivy League universities in the United States, and served as its first president for nearly two decades. He was known for expanding the scope of college curricula. A politician, he had served as New York state senator and was later appointed as U.S. ambassador to Germany and Russia.
Andrew Dickson White was an American historian and educator who co-founded Cornell University, one of eight Ivy League universities in the United States, and served as its first president for nearly two decades. He was known for expanding the scope of college curricula. A politician, he had served as New York state senator and was later appointed as U.S. ambassador to Germany and Russia.
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