C.H. Berridge - Romish inquisitions: their terrors and tortures - London, Protestant Evangelical Mission & Electoral Union, 1885 - 89 p - 19 x 13 cm A scarce 19th‑century Protestant polemical work, vividly describing the alleged cruelties of the Inquisition. Published in London in 1885, this compact volume reflects the era’s religious debates and is a fascinating artifact of Victorian anti‑Catholic literature. Late 19th‑century Protestant polemical work, reflecting the strong anti‑Catholic sentiment of its time. Books like this were often published by evangelical societies to warn against Catholic influence, using dramatic accounts of the Inquisition’s alleged cruelty. They were less about historical accuracy and more about religious propaganda and political mobilization.