Combination of Spiritual and Temporal Jurisdiction 289
Ferdinand's Control of the Inquisition 289
Except in Spiritual Affairs 294
Gradual Development of Independence 298
Philip IV reasserts Control over Appointments 300
It returns to the Inquisitor-general under Carlos II 301
The Crown retains Power of appointing the Inquisitor-general 302
It cannot dismiss him but can enforce his Resignation-Cases 304
Struggle of Philip V with Giudice-Case of Melchor de Macanaz 314
Cases under Carlos III and Carlos IV 320
Relations of the Crown with the Suprema 322
The Suprema interposes between the Crown and the Tribunals 325
It acquires control over the Finances 328
Its Policy of Concealment 331
Philip IV calls on it for Assistance 333
Philip V reasserts Control 336
Pecuniary Penances 337
Assertion of Independence 340
Temporal Jurisdiction over Officials 343
Growth of Bureaucracy limits Royal Autocracy 346
Reassertion of Royal Power under the House of Bourbon 348