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The Albigensian Crusade Book

The Albigensian Crusade In twelfth century Languedoc a subversive heresy of Eastern origin flourished to an extraordinary degree. This title examines the roots of the heresy, the uniquely rich culture of the region which nurtured it, and the crusade launched against it by the Church which resulted in one of the most savage of all medieval wars. Full descriptionRead More

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  • Foyles

    In twelfth century Languedoc a subversive heresy of Eastern origin flourished to an extraordinary degree. The Albingenses believed that the world was created by an evil spirit, and that all worldly things - including the Church - were by nature sinful.Jonathan Sumption's acclaimed history examines the roots of the heresy, the uniquely rich culture of the region which nurtured it, and the crusade launched against it by the Church which resulted in one of the most savage of all medieval wars.'[Sumption] never fails to keep his narrative lively with the particular and the pertinent. He is excellent on the tactics and spirit of medieval warfare.' Frederic Raphael, Sunday Times

  • ASDA

    Eight centuries ago the Languedoc was a rich semi-independent principality on the Mediterranean where a persuasive heresy of eastern origin challenged the orthodoxy of Catholicism. This is an account of the ensuing crusade and the concomitant destruction of the Languedoc cultural tradition.

  • Blackwell

    Languedoc is among the most varied and beautiful parts of France. But eight centuries ago it was far from certain that it would become part of France at all. The semi-independent Mediterranean principality, ruled by the house of Toulouse...

  • 0571200028
  • 9780571200023
  • Jonathan Sumption
  • 23 August 1999
  • Faber and Faber
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 272
  • New edition
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