Thirteenth century France.

Biblical dreams and visions plague American Maureen Paschal.

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 ...

"Women, the body and primitive accumulation"--Cover.

. . 'LABYRINTH is a reader's Holy Grail . . . a heart-wrenching, thrilling tale' Val McDermid 'An action-packed adventure of modern conspiracy and medieval passion' Independent BOOK ONE OF THE LANGUEDOC TRILOGY

Interprets thirteenth-century crusades in terms of the development of Europe, especially France

First English translation of important contemporary source for the history of the Cathar heresy and the Albigensian crusade.

The Cathars are one of the most famous heretical movements of the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries.

Today, the mystique surrounding the Cathars is as strong as ever, and Sean Martin recounts their story and the myths associated with them in this lively and gripping book.