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The Yellow Cross: The Story Of The Last Cathars
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A Brilliant Exploration Of The Medieval Community That, With Almost Miraculous Psychological Fortitude And Strength Of Faith, Defied The Catholic Church And The Inquisition.The Cathars, Whose Religion Was Based On The Gospels But Contradicted The Orthodoxy Of Rome, Resided In What Is Now Southwest France. In The Early Thirteenth Century, They Became The Focus Of Systematic Repression By Both The Monarchy And The Church, And Were Forced To Wear The Yellow Cross, The Original Heretics Symbol Of Shame. In Successive Waves Of Brutal Persecution, Thousands Of Cathars Were Captured, Summarily Tried, And Burned At The Stake. Yet So Ardent Was The Faith Of Their Community That During The Years 1290 To 1320 The Cathars Rose Up One Last Time.Ren Weis Tells The Full Story Of These Thirty Years With The Aid Of Remarkably Detailed Documentationincluding Previously Untapped Trial Records, Verbatim Notes Of Interrogations, And Minutes Of The Inquisitorsas Well As His Own Intimate Knowledge Of The Last Cathars Hiding Places, Many Of Which Survive To This Day. It Is A Rich Medieval Tale Of Faith, Adventure, Sex, And Courage That Is Miraculously True In Every Detail.Authoritative, Eminently Readable, Andpeopled With Indelible Charactersalmost 250 Of Them, From A Charismatic, Beautiful Chtelaine And A Doubledealing Priest To A Loquacious, Heroic Shepherd And A Merciless Bishopthe Yellow Cross Is A Exceptionally Vivid Recreation Of A Fascinating, And Otherwise Lost, World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Yellow Cross: The Story of the Last Cathars'? A: The main theme of the book is the exploration of the Cathars, a medieval community in southwest France, who defied the Catholic Church and faced brutal persecution by the Inquisition.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Yellow Cross'? A: The author of 'The Yellow Cross: The Story of the Last Cathars' is René Weis.
- Q: When was 'The Yellow Cross' first published? A: 'The Yellow Cross' was first published on April 10, 2001.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Yellow Cross' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Yellow Cross'? A: 'The Yellow Cross: The Story of the Last Cathars' contains 464 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Yellow Cross' is sold as a new item.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in history? A: Yes, 'The Yellow Cross' is suitable for readers interested in medieval history, religious conflicts, and the story of the Cathars.
- Q: Does 'The Yellow Cross' include primary source materials? A: Yes, the book includes detailed documentation such as trial records and verbatim notes from interrogations.
- Q: What makes 'The Yellow Cross' a unique historical account? A: 'The Yellow Cross' is unique due to its rich detail and the author's intimate knowledge of the Cathars' history and hiding places.
- Q: Are there any notable characters featured in 'The Yellow Cross'? A: Yes, the book features almost 250 characters, including a charismatic châtelaine, a double-dealing priest, and a heroic shepherd.