The Inquisition of the Middle Ages

«Inquisition»… A word wrapped in dark legends. It is attributed with numerous executions, horrifying tortures, and thousands of innocent victims. But is everything so unambiguous? In his book, Sergey Nechaev objectively examines this phenomenon and provides a detailed account of the history of the Inquisition, starting from its origins. The author relies on the works of historians, documents from the Middle Ages, and testimonies of contemporaries. He tells about the high-profile trials of Joan of Arc and Gilles de Rais, as well as the Spanish Inquisition, which is traditionally (and rightly so?) considered the most brutal. This book is an excellent means to view well-known historical events and figures from an unusual angle, as well as to enhance one’s erudition and form one’s own opinion on an important aspect of European history.