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""A Glance At The Italian Inquisition: A Sketch Of Pietro Carnesecchi"" is a historical book written by Leopold Heinrich D. Witte and published in 1885. The book provides an overview of the Italian Inquisition, a religious institution established by the Catholic Church in the 16th century to combat heresy. The focus of the book is on Pietro Carnesecchi, an Italian nobleman and humanist who was accused of heresy by the Inquisition and subsequently executed in 1567. The author provides a detailed account of Carnesecchi's trial and execution, as well as the political and religious context of the time. The book is an insightful exploration of the religious and political tensions of the Italian Renaissance, and sheds light on the role of the Inquisition in shaping European history.His Trial Before The Supreme Court Of The Papal Inqusition At Rome, And His Martyrdom In 1566.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.