Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Cardinal Quiroga Inquisitor General of Spain

Cardinal Quiroga Inquisitor General of Spain

Boyd, Maurice

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesSpainish & Portuguese History

ISBN10: 1258015234
ISBN13: 9781258015237
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: May 9 2011
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Cardinal Quiroga Inquisitor General of Spain is a biographical account of the life of Francisco de Quiroga, a Spanish cardinal who served as the Inquisitor General of Spain during the 16th century. Written by Maurice Boyd, the book explores Quiroga's early life, his rise to prominence within the Catholic Church, and his role in the Spanish Inquisition.The book provides a detailed look at Quiroga's personal and professional life, including his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as King Philip II of Spain and Pope Gregory XIII. It also delves into the controversial nature of the Inquisition, exploring the methods used by Quiroga and his colleagues to root out heresy and maintain Catholic orthodoxy in Spain.Boyd's writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Quiroga's life and the historical context in which he lived. The book is well-researched and includes a wealth of primary source material, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of Spanish history, religious studies, and the history of the Inquisition. Overall, Cardinal Quiroga Inquisitor General of Spain is an insightful and compelling biography of a fascinating historical figure.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.

1 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies

View All