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Set in a small region of France, this gripping narrative follows the Cathars, a group whose beliefs clashed with the established doctrines of the Church, leading to their brutal persecution. Faced with relentless oppression from both European kings and the Pope, thousands were executed as heretics. Despite the overwhelming odds, the Cathars' unwavering faith sparked a final uprising between 1290 and 1329, highlighting their resilience and the tragic consequences of religious conflict.
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The Yellow Cross, René Weis
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- The Yellow Cross
- Subtitle
- The Story of the Last Cathars' Rebellion Against the Inquisition, 1290-1329
- Language
- English
- Authors
- René Weis
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Publisher
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 464
- ISBN13
- 9780375704413
- Category
- World history, Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Set in a small region of France, this gripping narrative follows the Cathars, a group whose beliefs clashed with the established doctrines of the Church, leading to their brutal persecution. Faced with relentless oppression from both European kings and the Pope, thousands were executed as heretics. Despite the overwhelming odds, the Cathars' unwavering faith sparked a final uprising between 1290 and 1329, highlighting their resilience and the tragic consequences of religious conflict.