Author:
L.M.E. Shaw
Report:
20
Page:
17
Year:
1993
Subject Matter:
Inquisition
Excerpt:
Between 1550 and 1750 Portugal lost its economic greatness and political standing in the world. By the latter year, her trade and commerce were almost entirely in the hands of foreign merchants. It can be argued that Portugal was itself to blame because of the impact on the economy of the Inquisition.
Read the full article here
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER