The Cathars and the Albigensian Crusade

by Michael Coston

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780719043321
Publisher:	Manchester University Press
Publication date:	09/11/1997
Series:	Manchester Medieval Studies Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.43(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.51(d)

About the Author

Michael Costen is Senior Lecturer in Adult Education and Tutor in Historical Studies at the University of Bristol

Table of Contents

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**