Letters On The Spanish Inquisition: A Rare Work And The Best Which Has Ever Appeared On The Subject

by Le Comte Joseph Le Maistre

""Letters on the Spanish Inquisition"" is a rare and highly acclaimed work by the French philosopher and diplomat, Le Comte Joseph Le Maistre. Originally published in 1815, the book provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the Spanish Inquisition, one of the most controversial and misunderstood institutions in European history.Through a series of letters written to a friend, Le Maistre delves into the historical, political, and religious context of the Inquisition, exploring its origins, development, and impact on Spanish society. He also examines the various myths and misconceptions surrounding the Inquisition, challenging popular stereotypes and presenting a more nuanced and complex picture of this complex institution.Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including official documents, historical accounts, and personal testimonies, Le Maistre offers a detailed and highly informative account of the Inquisition, shedding new light on its role in shaping Spanish culture and society. His writing is characterized by a clear and concise style, making this book accessible to both scholars and general readers alike.Overall, ""Letters on the Spanish Inquisition"" is a valuable and insightful work that remains relevant today, offering a fascinating glimpse into one of the most controversial and enigmatic institutions in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Politics, Catholic, Religion

182 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1977

Reviews

[Wilfredo R. Dotti · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's an interesting and informative book that defeats all the unfounded myths about the Spanish Inquisition. In it, de Maistre explains the need for its creation (which was created in 1478 to combat the judaizing foci that had been located in the archbishopric of Seville), as well as its procedures, always emphasizing that this institution was not as bloody as it has been made to see, owing to a great extent to the propaganda issued by England, Germany, Holland and France, who at that time were enemies of Spain and professed Protestantism, which maintained (and still do) an antagonism towards Catholicism.

[Tanner Gadams · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Spain is awesome, actually. Anglos cope and seethe."--Joseph de Maistre (probably)

[Adrian Fanaca · Rating 3 out of 5]

The conservative French writer tries to convince us that the crimes of the Spanish Inquisitions were not crimes of the Church but crimes of the state. This effort to whitewash the Catholic Church is regretable and wrong, in my opinion. Those crimes for the truth were done by a group which was led by the Catholic Church, even if it included members of the Spanish Monarchy. This is ridiculuous! This document has some historical value, for example we find valuable information about the British protestants crimes towards the Irish catholic, which is a big blow for the common knowledge that Brits were liberal and ahead of their times.

[Hafl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Turns out the Spanish Inquisition was much less bloodthirsty and much more boring than everyone thought.

[Pyatno · Rating 5 out of 5]

Де Местр - человек тонко понимающий отдельных людей и целые народы. Его по праву считают отцом политической реакции, возможно, знакомство с его работами сильно повлияет на ваше восприятие многих исторических событий.

[Eduardo Costa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pontuações lógicas, dialéticas, onde ele destroi a concepção errada sobre a inquisição espanhola através de citações, fontes e de demontrar que a inquisição era um tribunal eclesiástico e toda a decisão judicial partia dos juízos do estado e do próprio rei.

[Neo_classical · Rating 4 out of 5]

surgical and legalistic defence from the lawyer, Joseph de Goatstre

[Dmitriy Slepov · Rating 3 out of 5]

Неплохие мысли и живейший ум; оригинальные обоснования мыслей и хорошая доказательная база. Интересный анализ политической ситуации начала XIX века от такого умного и тонкого "пламенного консерватора". В общем довольно любопытные мысли и отличная риторика.
Но витиеватый стиль изложения с десятками "рюшечек" вокруг каждой фразы убивает всё желание читать. Приходилось прям-таки продираться сквозь стиль, чтобы увидеть мысли и попробовать насладиться ими. Последнюю треть книги даже не осилил, не хватило мне моральных сил бороться с высоким штилем публицистики того времени.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is edited by a Revered Thomas Fletcher, who, while knowledgeable, apparently feels the need to add extensive commentary in his footnotes throughout the book. The footnotes are almost always helpful, to varying degrees, but they considerably slow down the pace of the book. I have no complaints about de Maistre himself. His writing can be challenging - it requires consistent concentration - but his arguments are well-presented and powerful.

[Arkadiy Volkov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Очередная опора для моего консерватизма. Удивительно, что даже сегодня воспринимается как что-то очень свежее и нужное. Как жаль, что к нему не прислушались.