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History of the Origin and Establishment of the Inquisition in Portugal
work by Herculano
Also known as: “História da origem e estabelecimento da inquisição em Portugal”
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discussed in biography
- In Alexandre Herculano
…da inquisição em Portugal (1854–59; History of the Origin and Establishment of the Inquisition in Portugal). Based on hitherto unknown documents, it attempted to demonstrate that royal absolutism and clerical power had been allies in the confiscation of the property of the “New Christians” (converted Jews) through the Inquisition. He…
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Portuguese literature
- In Portuguese literature: Studies in history and literature
…of Portugal”), and with the História da origem e estabelecimento da Inquisição em Portugal (1854–59; “History of the Origin and Establishment of the Inquisition in Portugal”), Herculano established himself as a leader of the Portuguese historians of his day, among whom are Simão José da Luz Soriano (on constitutionalism), Luís…
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