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The Friar of Carcassonne: Revolt Against the Inquisition in the Last Days of the Cathars,Used
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In 1300, the French region of Languedoc had been cowed under the authority of both Rome and France since Pope Innocent III 's Albigensian Crusade nearly a century earlier. That crusade almost wiped out the Cathars, a group of heretical Christians whose beliefs threatened the authority of the Catholic Church. But decades of harrowing repressionenforced by the ruthless Pope Boniface VIII , the Machiavellian French King Philip the Fair of France, and the pitiless grand inquisitor of Toulouse, Bernard Gui (the villain in The Name of the Rose)had bred resentment. In the city of Carcassonne, anger at the abuses of the Inquisition reached a boiling point and a great orator and fearless rebel emerged to unite the resistance among Cathar and Catholic alike. The people rose up, led by the charismatic Franciscan friar Bernard Dlicieux and for a time reclaimed control of their lives and communities. Having written the acclaimed chronicle of the Cathars The Perfect Heresy , Stephen O'Shea returns to the medieval world to chronicle a rare and remarkable story of personal courage and principle standing up to power, amidst the last vestiges of the endlessly fascinating Cathar world.Praise for The Perfect Heresy :'At once a cautionary tale about the corruption of temporal power...and an accounting of the power of faith ...It is also just a darn good read.'Baltimore Sun'An accessible, readable history with lessons ...that were not learned by broad humanity until it saw 20thcentury tyrants applying the goals and methods of the Inquisition on a universal scale.'New York Times
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Friar of Carcassonne'? A: 'The Friar of Carcassonne' explores themes of resistance against oppression, personal courage, and the struggle for faith during the Inquisition, focusing on the rise of a charismatic leader among the Cathars.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Stephen O'Shea, who is also known for his previous work, 'The Perfect Heresy'.
- Q: What is the historical context of the book? A: Set in 1300, the book details the repression faced by the Cathars in Languedoc following the Albigensian Crusade and the subsequent societal unrest against the Inquisition.
- Q: Is this book a fiction or non-fiction work? A: 'The Friar of Carcassonne' is a non-fiction historical account that narrates real events and figures from the medieval period.
- Q: What condition is the book available in? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition,' implying it may show some signs of wear but is still in a usable state.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'The Friar of Carcassonne' contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on October 4, 2011.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'The Friar of Carcassonne' is available in hardcover binding, which typically offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing features the 'First US Edition' of 'The Friar of Carcassonne'.
- Q: What kind of reader would enjoy this book? A: Readers interested in medieval history, the Inquisition, and stories of resistance against oppression would find 'The Friar of Carcassonne' particularly engaging.