Catharism was the most successful heresy of the Middle Ages. The Cathars believed themselves to be heirs to the true Christian heritage, completely rejecting the Catholic Church and all of its trappings, and holding their services in fields, barns and people's homes. Alarmed at the movement's spread, the Catholic Church founded the Inquisition, and launched the Albigensian Crusade- the first to be directed against fellow Christians- which succeeded in exterminating virtually all trace of Catharism and was the first European act of genocide.
By:
Sean Martin Imprint: Shelter Publications Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 485g ISBN:9781627950084 ISBN 10: 1627950087 Publication Date:01 February 2014 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
