A completely revised edition of the most comprehensive book on the subject. Ever since the 16th century, the Inquisition has been held synonymous with terror, bigotry and persecution, and distorted views of it's activities persist today. Henry Kamen's 1st study of the Inquisition, published in 1965, quickly became established as the best intro to 1 of the most notorious intstiutions in Western history. Now, completely revised,it is the most up-to date evaluation of the subject available.