The Roman Inquisition: A Papal Bureaucracy and Its Laws in the Age of Galileo By Thomas F. Mayer

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This is an in-depth historical account of the age of the Roman Inquisition, established in 1542. It’s original objective was to eradicate Protestant heresy, but underwent modification as it expanded to investigate a range of activities that were perceived as immoral.

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The Roman Inquisition: A Papal Bureaucracy and Its Laws in the Age of Galileo
By
Thomas F. Mayer

  • Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2013
  • Hardcover
  • ISBN 9780812244731
  • First edition
  • Size: 8vo
  • 385 pages

This is an in-depth historical account of the age of the Roman Inquisition, established in 1542. It’s original objective was to eradicate Protestant heresy, but underwent modification as it expanded to investigate a range of activities that were perceived as immoral.

Condition:
The dust wrapper is in near fine condition, crisp and clean, with only very superficial imperfections.
The binding is very tight and the interior is clean and unmarked, and in fine condition.