The Spanish Inquisition

Ever since the sixteenth century, the Inquisition has been held synonymous with terror, bigotry and persecution, and distorted views of its activities persist today, Henry Kamen'sfirst study of the Inquisition, published in 1965, quickly became established as the best introduction to one of the most notorious institutions in western history. Now completely revised, it is the most up-to- date evaluation of the subject available.