This rare and fascinating book is a historical record of the books that have been deemed heretical or otherwise unsuitable for public consumption by the Catholic Church. It includes a comprehensive list of banned books, as well as the names of those who have been condemned for promoting heretical beliefs. A must-read for history buffs and collectors of rare books. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.