Protestantism and Catholicity compared in their effects on the civilization of Europe

CHAPTER XXXVII.

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SECOND PERIOD OF THE INQUISITION IN SPAIN.

New Inquisition attributed to Philip II.--Opinion of M. Lacordaire--Prejudice against Philip II.--Observations on the work called _Inquisition Dévoilée_--Rapid _coup d'œil_ at the second epoch of the Inquisition--Trial of Carranza--Observation on this trial, and on the personal qualities of the illustrious accused--Why there is so much partiality against Philip II.--Reflections on the policy of that monarch--Singular anecdote of a preacher who was compelled to retract--Reflections on the influence of the spirit of the age, 210