The Inquisition in the Spanish Dependencies: Sicily - Naples - Sardinia - The Canaries - Mexico - Peru - New Granada
New York: The Macmillan Company, 1908. First edition. Hardcover. 8vo. xvi, 564pp, (2) ads for books by Henry Charles Lea. Original blue cloth with blind stamped borders and gold lettering on spine. History of the Spanish Inquisition outside of Spain itself, in Spanish controlled territories in Europe and the New World. These areas were important as many conversos fled there in hopes of escaping Inquisition control. Written by the leading early 20th century scholar of the Inquisition. While modern has improved on Henry Charles Lea's scholarship and justly criticizes him for his anti-Catholic biases, there is no doubt that Lea's work was foundational in opening up the Inquisition as a subject of serious scholarly inquiry. Head and tail of spine bumped. Corners scuffed. Cover stained. Interior hinges starting. Brown stain on front endpaper. Overall in fair condition. fair. Item #29560
Price: $95.00