The Inquisition in New Spain, 1536-1820: A Documentary History
Destined to become the standard reference guide to the Inquisition in the New World.(Javier Villa-Flores, author ofDangerous Speech: A Social History of Blasphemy in Colonial Mexico)This collection of documents pertaining to the Holy Office of the Inquisition for New Spain makes an important contribution to readers' understanding of the efforts to maintain social control and religious conformity in multiethnic New Spain.(Choice)Chuchiak's book is recommended for classroom use as well as for researchers and lecturers on the subject. Those interested in knowing more about the Inquisition will find this book a must read.(Colonial Latin American Historical Review)John F. Chuchiak offers the most comprehensive account published in English of the administrative operation of the Inquisition in New Spain.(Jose EsquibelGood Reads)A revelation and a pleasure. [The Inquisition in New Spain, 1536–1820] will be much appreciated by scholars and students of colonial Latin America.(Matthew RestallJournal of Latin American Studies)