The Albigensian Crusade

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In twelfth century Languedoc a subversive heresy of Eastern origin flourished to an extraordinary degree. The Albigenses 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.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780571200023
Published: August 1999

Number of pages: 288
Width: 135 mm
Height: 217 mm
Depth: 20 mm

Publisher: Faber & Faber