The Yellow Cross is a harrowing tale of a desperate people in a small corner of France who defied the kings of Europe and the Pope. The Cathars; whose religion was based on the Gospels but contradicted the tenets set forth by Rome; found themselves the focus of ruthless repression. In systematic waves of brutal persecution; thousands of Cathars were captured; summarily tried; and burned at the stake as heretics. Yet so ardent was their faith that during the years 1290 to 1329; the Cathars rose up one last time. René Weis tells the dramatic and moving story of these thirty years; offering a rich medieval tale of faith; adventure; sex; and courage. Having spent years exploring a rich trove of untouched information; including trial records and interrogation transcripts; Weis creates a remarkably detailed portrait of the last great gasp of the movement and the day-to-day life of the individual Cathars in their villages. This is an exceptionally vivid re-creation of a fascinating; and otherwise lost; world.
#152159 in Books Caroline Alexander 1998-11-03 1998-11-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.40 x .90 x 8.30l; 2.07 #File Name: 0375404031224 pagesThe Endurance Shackleton s Legendary Antarctic Expedition
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