Henry Charles Lea's masterwork on the Inquisition in the Spanish dependencies remains a landmark of historical scholarship. This exhaustive study meticulously documents the establishment, procedures, and social impact of the Inquisition outside of the Spanish mainland. Lea provides an unparalleled level of detail, drawing from original archives to show how the institution functioned across various territories. For the reader interested in the intersection of ecclesiastical authority, civil law, and cultural history, this volume is an essential reference. It offers a sober and rigorous account of an era that shaped the religious and political landscape of the Spanish-speaking world for centuries. This book is invaluable for anyone seeking an authentic understanding of the institutional mechanisms that defined these historical events and their enduring consequences for the Church and society.