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Montségur and the Mystery of the Cathars
Jean Markale
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Description for Montségur and the Mystery of the Cathars
Paperback. The history and philosophy of the mysterious Cathar religion and its lost treasure. Num Pages: 312 pages, Includes 8-page b&w insert. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLC; HRCS1; HRLP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 231 x 44. Weight in Grams: 500.
On March 16, 1244, over 200 Cathars were captured in their fortress stronghold of Montségur and were burned alive by troops of the Inquisition. While some Cathar enclaves survived into the next century, this was the death blow to a religion that had been a powerful symbol of Occitain sovereignty against the designs of the French monarchy and the papacy. History has recorded that four high-ranking Cathar perfecticarried a great treasure out of Montségur the night before its fall, a fact that led rebel Huguenots of the 17th century and members of Hitler’s S.S. to believe that an enormous treasure ... Read more
On March 16, 1244, over 200 Cathars were captured in their fortress stronghold of Montségur and were burned alive by troops of the Inquisition. While some Cathar enclaves survived into the next century, this was the death blow to a religion that had been a powerful symbol of Occitain sovereignty against the designs of the French monarchy and the papacy. History has recorded that four high-ranking Cathar perfecticarried a great treasure out of Montségur the night before its fall, a fact that led rebel Huguenots of the 17th century and members of Hitler’s S.S. to believe that an enormous treasure ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Inner Traditions
Condition
New
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
Rochester, United States
ISBN
9780892810901
SKU
V9780892810901
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About Jean Markale
Jean Markale (1928-2008), was a poet, philosopher, historian, and storyteller, who spent a lifetime researching pre-Christian and medieval culture and spirituality. He was a former specialist in Celtic studies at the Sorbonne and author of more than 40 books, including The Templar Treasure at Gisors, The Druids, The Celts, Merlin, and Women of the Celts.
Reviews for Montségur and the Mystery of the Cathars
"Readers are certain to find Markale's answer revealing, if not altogether disturbing."
Frank Joseph, Fate, March 2004, Vol 57 No 3 Issue 647,
"Presents a very focused and fascinating treatise with enough detail to satisfy even the most knowledgeable Cathar scholar."
Robert Buratti, New Dawn, July/August 2004, No.85
"The amount of information in this book is ... Read more
Frank Joseph, Fate, March 2004, Vol 57 No 3 Issue 647,
"Presents a very focused and fascinating treatise with enough detail to satisfy even the most knowledgeable Cathar scholar."
Robert Buratti, New Dawn, July/August 2004, No.85
"The amount of information in this book is ... Read more