Spanish Inquisition

Abstract

Helen Rawlings has written a first-rate introduction to the complex study of a subject that has entertained a second awakening within the scholarly world of historical literature. Intended for the mature student or general interest reader, The Spanish Inquisition is written almost in textbook form, providing for an easy to understand and well-organized volume of work. Rawlings examined both the work of past scholars and the newer research done by British, European, and American scholars, to establish a clear understanding of the structure of the Inquisition as an institution; when and where activity was most present; and the short and long term effects it had on Spanish society and culture. With over 41 books cited in this volume, combined with the author's authority on the subject, this is an excellent resource and a thought-provoking read.