The intimate relations between Spain and Portugal, especially during the union of the kingdoms from 1580 to 1640, has rendered necessary the inclusion, in the chapter devoted to the Jews, of a brief sketch of the Portuguese Inquisition, which earned a reputation even more sinister than its Spanish prototype. I cannot conclude without expressing my thanks to the gentlemen whose aid has enabled me to collect the documents on which the work is largely based-Don Claudio Pérez Gredilla of the Archives of Simancas, Don Ramon Santa María of those of Alcalá de Henares prior to their removal to Madrid, Don Fran cisco de Bofarull y Sans of those of the Crown of Aragon, Don J. Figueroa Hernández, formerly American Vice-consul at Madrid, and to many others to whom I am indebted in a minor degree. I have also to tender my acknowledgements to the authorities of the Bodleian Library and of the Royal Libraries of Copenhagen, Munich, Berlin and the University of Halle, for favors warmly appreciated. PHILADELPHIA, OCTOBER, 1905. HENRY CHARLES LEA. CONTENTS OF VOL. I. Absorption of the Military Orders Influence of the Accession of Henry of Trastamara The Ordenamiento de Doña Catalina Utterances of the Popes and the Council of Basle Success of the Conversos-The Jews rehabilitate themselves. The Conversos become the object of popular hatred. Expulsion resolved on in 1492-its Conditions Number of Exiles. Contemporary Opinion Sixtus IV grants Inquisitorial Powers to his Legate Attempt to convert and instruct Ferdinand and Isabella apply to Sixtus IV for Inquisition in 1478 Edict of Grace Inquisitor-general Deza forced to resign Lucero placed on trial Inquisitorial Abuses at Jaen, Arjona and Llerena Ximenes attempts Reform . Appeals to Charles V-His futile Project of Reform PAGE Combination of Spiritual and Temporal Jurisdiction Ferdinand's Control of the Inquisition Gradual Development of Independence The Crown retains Power of appointing the Inquisitor-general. It cannot dismiss him but can enforce his Resignation-Cases. Struggle of Philip V with Giudice Case of Melchor de Macanaz |