10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALBIGENSIAN»
Discover the use of
Albigensian in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Albigensian and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The
Albigensian Crusades
Interprets thirteenth-century crusades in terms of the development of Europe, especially France
Joseph Reese Strayer,
1992
This book does not cover much of the physical battles and warfare, but focuses more of the clash of beliefs and the political maneuvering, allowing the reader to come away with a clear understanding of the Cathar creed, and their system of ...
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A Most Holy War : The
Albigensian Crusade and the Battle for ...
These accounts of ordinary men and women, remembering what it was like to live through such brutal times, bring the story vividly to life.
Mark Gregory Pegg Associate Professor of History Washington University,
2008
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The
Albigensian Crusade
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 ...
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The Cathars and the
Albigensian Crusade
Clear introduction to a fascinating subject. Brings together new material on the social background of the 'heresy'. Lovely illustrations and maps.
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The Chronicle of William of Puylaurens: The
Albigensian ...
First translation into English of key chronicle for events of the Albigensian Crusade and the attack on heresy, including the siege of the Cathar stronghold, Montsegur.
William (of Puylaurens.), W. A. Sibly, M. D. Sibly,
2003
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Cathar Castles: Fortresses of the
Albigensian Crusade 1209-1300
Illustrated with full colour artwork and stunning photographs, this book describes the castles and fortifications of the Cathar period, examining their design, construction and the role that they played during the Albigensian Crusade.
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The Southern French Nobility and the
Albigensian Crusade
The Albigensian Crusade, Past and Present ON 10 November 1209, Raimond
Roger, erstwhile Viscount of Carcassonne, Beziers, Albi and Razes (1194- 1209)
1 and the first member of the higher nobility of Languedoc to fall victim to the ...
Elaine Graham-Leigh,
2005
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The Occitan War: A Military and Political History of the ...
Laurence Marvin here examines the Albigensian Crusade as military and political history rather than religious history and traces these dimensions of the conflict through to Montfort's death in 1218.
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God's Heretics: The
Albigensian Crusade
The Albigensian Crusade was one of the bloodiest episodes in Christian history. Aubrey Burl here discusses the Crusade and its legacy.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALBIGENSIAN»
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Albigensian is used in the context of the following news items.
The Other South of France
Originally built as a fortress by the Catholic Church to extol its power after the Albigensian Crusades, it is the largest brick cathedral in the world. «The Epoch Times, Jul 15»
Graduates and guests, raise a plastic glass...
... finding it more intimidating than being asked to rehearse the Albigensian heresy in a 9am seminar. To their surprise, the faculty have dressed ... «Times Higher Education, Jun 15»
Pope Asks Forgiveness for Catholic Persecution of Waldensians
In 1208, Pope Innocent iii declared the Albigensian Crusade—an attack not only against the Waldensians, but also against the civil rulers who ... «theTrumpet.com, Jun 15»
Discover Toulouse-Lautrec's City of Albi
It's one of the town's oldest brick and timber-framed buildings, and a typical former Albigensian dwelling. Inside you can see the restored open ... «FranceToday.com, Apr 15»
Simon de Montfort: just how 'Leicester' was he?
His father, Simon III, was a notable soldier who fought in the Albigensian crusade in France and was famed for his cruelty to his victims. He died ... «Leicester Mercury, Apr 15»
The Modern Papacy and War
In the early 13th century, Pope Innocent III launched a crusade against the Albigensian religious movement of southern France. In the 1240's ... «Huffington Post, Apr 15»
Illustrating success, ACAD alum draws his way to the Calgary Expo
It further led to his discovery of Catharism and the Albigensian Crusade (1209-1229) during which Pope Innocent III led a military campaign ... «The Weal, Apr 15»
Mass suicide at Pilenai: Lithuanian Defenders Choose Death over …
Less well-known, perhaps, are the other wars sanctioned by the papacy, such as the Spanish Reconquista, the Albigensian Crusade and the ... «Ancient Origins, Apr 15»
If Anthony Burgess doesn't merit a blue plaque, then few do
His conversation could switch in a moment from the Albigensian Heresy to the Jerusalem artichoke, from Russian loan words to Rameses II's ... «The Independent, Mar 15»
10 Secret Societies That Influenced History
During the 13th century, the Albigensian Crusade, led by Pope Innocent III, attempted to wipe out a heretical sect of Christians living in the ... «Hudson Valley News Network, Mar 15»