The Inquisition The Quest for Absolute Religious Power |
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| Author:
| Bartolotta, Kenneth L. |
| Series title: | World History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5345-6050-5 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2016 |
| Publisher: | Greenhaven Publishing LLC
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| Imprint: | Lucent Press |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $41.53 |
Book Description:
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Religion can be a force for good, but when those in command seek to increase their control, it can become a dangerous tool. This volume explores the political power the Catholic Church possessed in medieval Europe and the lengths it went to in order to keep and expand that influence. Full-color photographs, quotes from primary sources, and a timeline of important events supplement the main narrative to give readers a better understanding of the perils that can occur when an institution...
More DescriptionReligion can be a force for good, but when those in command seek to increase their control, it can become a dangerous tool. This volume explores the political power the Catholic Church possessed in medieval Europe and the lengths it went to in order to keep and expand that influence. Full-color photographs, quotes from primary sources, and a timeline of important events supplement the main narrative to give readers a better understanding of the perils that can occur when an institution abuses its power.