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 Francisco 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. Disorder at the Accession of Ferdinand and Isabella PAGE Success of the Conversos-The Jews rehabilitate themselves. Renewed Repression under Ferdinand and Isabella Ferdinand and Isabella apply to Sixtus IV for Inquisition in 1478 They Require the Power of Appointment and the Confiscations. Appeals to Charles V-His futile Project of Reform Leo X releases Ferdinand from his Oath Inquisitor-general Mercader's Instructions Leo X confirms the Concordia of 1512. 1 Combination of Spiritual and Temporal Jurisdiction Ferdinand's Control of the Inquisition Gradual Development of Independence Philip IV reasserts Control over Appointments It returns to the Inquisitor-general under Carlos II 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 |