The Cathars and the Albigensian Crusade

By (author) Michael Coston

Publication date:

11 September 1997

Length of book:

240 pages

Publisher

Manchester University Press

Dimensions:

216x138mm

ISBN-13: 9780719043321

BOOK DESCRIPTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Clear introduction to a fascinating subject. Brings together new material on the social background of the 'heresy'. Lovely illustrations and maps.

Introduction**The Languedoc in the 12th century** The Cathars**The Response to Heresy**The Catholic Church in the Languedoc**The War in the Languedoc**The Pope and the King**The Inquisition**The Languedoc as part of France**