Seven Myths of the Spanish Inquisition

Gretchen D. Starr-LeBeau, Alfred J. Andrea, Andrew Holt

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Hackett Publishing
01 November 2023

History; General & world history; European history; History of religion; Christianity

Series: Myths of History: A Hackett Series

“Gretchen Starr-LeBeau’s Seven Myths of the Spanish Inquisition provides an excellent introduction to Habsburg Spain’s most reviled and misunderstood institution. Drawn from archival sources and modern scholarship, this concise study presents the long and tortured history of the Spanish Inquisition in an accessible format for readers interested in the intersection of religion and jurisprudence. Addressing common misconceptions about the procedures, effectiveness, and reach of the Inquisition, this work argues convincingly for an updated assessment encompassing change over time and variations across Spain and its empire. Students of the early modern period will benefit from the volume’s logical organization, glossary of terms, and suggestions for further reading.”

—Benjamin Ehlers, University of Georgia

By: Gretchen D. Starr-LeBeau
Edited by: Alfred J. Andrea, Andrew Holt
Imprint: Hackett Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 263g
ISBN: 9781647921309
ISBN 10: 1647921309
Series: Myths of History: A Hackett Series
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gretchen Starr-LeBeau is Jeanne and George Todd Professor of Religious Studies, Principia College

Reviews for Seven Myths of the Spanish Inquisition

“Gretchen Starr-LeBeau has given us a deeply researched, wide-ranging correction of the various myths attached to the Spanish Inquisition. Her ability to track and explain the development of those myths over time is remarkable. The volume is wonderfully written and consistently accessible for a student audience. I learned a great deal from it and look forward to assigning it in my classes.” —Lu Ann Homza, William and Mary