Dellon's Account Of The Inquisition At Goa - Paperback

by Gabriel Dellon (Author)

Dellon's Account of the Inquisition at Goa is a historical book written by Gabriel Dellon, a French physician who was imprisoned by the Portuguese Inquisition in Goa, India, in the late 17th century. The book provides a detailed and vivid description of the inhumane treatment of prisoners and the cruel practices of the Inquisition during that time. Dellon's account is based on his personal experience as a prisoner, making it a first-hand account of the atrocities committed by the Inquisition. The book is divided into several chapters, each one describing a different aspect of the Inquisition, such as the torture methods used, the trials and executions, and the role of the Inquisition in the Portuguese colonial empire. It also includes a description of Dellon's own trial and eventual release from prison. Overall, Dellon's Account of the Inquisition at Goa is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a dark period in India's colonial history.Partial Contents: The Chinese; Hindoos; Letters Of King George I; Shanscrit School; Ceylonese; Malays; Syrian Christians; Syriac Bible; Romish Christians in India; Inquisition At Goa; Persians; Arabians; Jews In Asia; Armenians; List Of Works On The Civilization Of The East.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.