THE SPANISH INQUISITION.

UK,8vo HB+protected dw/dj,1st edn thus,ex-public library copy. [Originally and first published (UK) Weidenfeld & Nicolson,1965,this is the White Lion,1st edn thus.] VG/VG. No pre-ownership inscrption(s) other than a rectangular,red ink 'WITHDRAWN FROM DEVON LIBRARY SERVICES' stamped to title page - no other public library notation noted.Glossy,wrap-around red background with a contemporary b/w 18thC illustration to front panel of dw/dj with b/w lettering,similarly acoloured lettered spine/backstrip, rear panel with publisher's other released advertised titles; with negligible shelf-wear,bumping,creasing to edges and corners - no major nicks,tears or splits present.Top+fore-edges lightly aged/toned with sporadic foxing/spotting; contents bright,tight,clean. Publisher's bright,crisp,clean,original plain black cloth boards with bright,crisp blocked gilt lettered spine/backstrip,lightly marked plain white endpapers - a small diagonal corner tip clip to top,right-hand corner of front free endpaper,an aged sellotape repair to front,cracked hinge - rear hinge also cracked,but without repair.UK,8vo HB+protected dw/dj,1st edn thus,ex-public library copy,ix-xpp+1-334pp [paginated] includes author Preface,an introductory chapter and 15 others,8pp contemporary historical b/w illustration reproductions in 1 block,betwween pp160/61,Notes,a Glossary and an Index; plus [unpaginated] half-title+title pages,a dedication with blank verso,and a contents list/table with illustrations list/table to its verso. Visually the exterior appearance is acceptable,and even internally,the book is also in an acceptable condition/state of presentation.It is only the mainly, exterior faults described that prevent a higher grading. The Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition, commonly known as the Spanish Inquisition,was established in 1478 by the Catholic Monarchs,King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile. Ever since the 16thC,the Inquisition has been held synonymous with terror,bigotry and persecution,and distorted views of its activities persist today.A judicial institution that lasted between 1478 to 1834. Its ostensible purpose was to combat heresy in Spain, but,in practice,it resulted in consolidating power in the monarchy of the newly unified Spanish kingdom.Its brutal methods led to widespread death and suffering. Broadly defined as operating in Spain and in all Spanish colonies and territories,which included the Canary Islands,the Kingdom of Naples and all Spanish possessions in North,Central,and South America. Henry Kamen's first study of the Inquisition,published in 1965,quickly became established as the best introduction to one of the most notorious institutions in western history. Please contact seller,for correct shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas customers - BEFORE ordering through the order page! N.B. ALL buyers please note,stocks' actual shipping/P+p costs are adjusted and any difference is refunded, after order's receipt and before the order's despatch, especially if the item(s) are offered either P+p included/FREE. ** N.B. US/Canada customers please be aware: Standard AIRMAIL postage from UK to these destinations can now cost more than the price of the book! If speed is not of the essence,then Economy rate is recommended - at approx. anything from a 1/3rd to 1/2 of the standard US AIR quote/rate - sometimes arriving sooner than the 42 days - but not always. **