[PDF] Hist Of The 40 Vezirs eBook

Author : Spencer J. Weinreich
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 865 pages
File Size : 11,41 MB
Release : 2017-03-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9004323961

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In 1588, the Spanish Jesuit Pedro de Ribadeneyra published a history of the English Reformation, which he continued to revise until his death in 1611. Spencer J. Weinreich’s translation is the first English edition of the History, one fully alive to its metamorphoses over two decades. Weinreich’s introduction explores the text’s many dimensions—propaganda for the Spanish Armada, anti-Protestant polemic, Jesuit hagiography, consolation amid tribulation—and assesses Ribadeneyra as a historian. The extensive annotations anchor Ribadeneyra’s narrative in the historical record and reconstruct his sources, methods, and revisions. The History, long derided as mere propaganda, emerges as remarkable evidence of the centrality of historiography to the intellectual, theological, and political battles of early modern Europe.

Author : Henry Charles Lea
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 1792 pages
File Size : 41,88 MB
Release : 2022-12-10
Category : History
ISBN :

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This is one of the best-known works by the American historian Henry Charles Lea. The Spanish Inquisition (officially known as the "Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition") was established in 1478 by Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. It was intended to maintain Catholic orthodoxy in their kingdoms and to replace the Medieval Inquisition, which was under Papal control. It became the most substantive of the three different manifestations of the wider Catholic Inquisition along with the Roman Inquisition and Portuguese Inquisition. The Inquisition was originally intended primarily to identify heretics among those who converted from Judaism and Islam to Catholicism. The regulation of the faith of newly converted Catholics was intensified after the royal decrees issued in 1492 and 1502 ordering Muslims and Jews to convert to Catholicism or leave Castile. The Inquisition was not definitively abolished until 1834, during the reign of Isabella II, after a period of declining influence in the preceding century. The Spanish Inquisition is often cited in popular literature and history as an example of religious intolerance and repression.

Author : William Hickling Prescott
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 1078 pages
File Size : 34,34 MB
Release : 2023-12-18
Category : History
ISBN :

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William Hickling Prescott's monumental work, 'The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic,' spans three volumes and offers a detailed account of the reign of one of the most powerful royal couples in Spanish history. Prescott's narrative style is captivating, blending historical accuracy with engaging storytelling. His meticulously researched work provides insights into the political, religious, and cultural landscape of 15th-century Spain, making it a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. The author's eloquent prose and in-depth analysis make this historical account a seminal work in the field of Spanish history. Prescott's dedication to thorough research and meticulous attention to detail are evident throughout the text, offering readers a comprehensive overview of the era. Overall, 'The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic' is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Spain and the reign of these influential monarchs.