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By HENRY CHARLES LEA

"The Inquisition of the Middle Ages: Its Organization And Operation" by Henry Charles Lea delves into the intricate workings of one of the most controversial institutions in European history. Through meticulous research and scholarly analysis, Lea provides a comprehensive examination of the Inquisition, its structure, and its methods of operation during the Middle Ages.

Published in the late 19th century, this seminal work remains a cornerstone in the study of the Inquisition, shedding light on its mechanisms of control, the role of inquisitors, and the impact on religious and social dynamics of the time. Lea's insightful exploration offers a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding this period of religious persecution and power.

For those seeking a thorough and thought-provoking exploration of the Inquisition's history, "The Inquisition of the Middle Ages" is an indispensable resource that continues to shape our understanding of this tumultuous era."

New York and Evanston. Harper & Row, Publishers . 1963. 334p.

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By Doris Mary Stenton

FROM CHAPTER 1: “The year 1066 is the one date which everyone knows, however unmindful of the past he may be. In that year William, duke of Normandy, led the last effective invasion of this island and by his conquest of it completed the racial pattern necessary for the evolution of the society of medieval England. He found a rich island off the coast of Europe of which the wealth had in the previous thousand years attracted first the Romans, then the Saxons, then the Norsemen and Danes.

London. Penguin. 1967. 314p.