The Cathars and the Albigensian Crusade [Paperback]

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**

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