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A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 3

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A detailed legal and institutional study of the tribunals' procedures and sanctions, concentrating on the use of torture, evidentiary rules, trial stages, and sentencing. It compares inquisitorial practice with contemporary secular and Roman courts, explains formal safeguards and limitations surrounding coercion, and describes methods, administration, frequency, and the requirement that coerced confessions be ratified while noting alternatives such as prolonged imprisonment. The narrative traces procedural development—accusation, defence counsel, expert theologians, publication of evidence, recusations, examinations including the consulta de fe, delays, and the prosecution of the dead or absent—and closes with treatment of punishments and the forms of sentence.

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Henry Charles Lea

Henry Charles Lea was an American historian and author known for his extensive works on the Inquisition and its historical context. His most notable work, "A History of the Inquisition of Spain," is a comprehensive four-volume study that explores the origins, practices, and impacts of the Inquisition in Spain. Lea's scholarship is characterized by meticulous research and a critical approach to historical narratives, making significant contributions to the understanding of religious persecution and its societal implications. In addition to his studies on the Inquisition, he also wrote on topics such as sacerdotal celibacy and medieval superstition, further establishing his reputation as a prominent figure in the field of historical literature.

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