In the early 12th century AD, a large part of what we now think of as France was not under the direct control of the French King who's authority stretched little further than Paris. One region of Southern France, the Languedoc, became the centre of Catharism - heresy in the eyes of the Pope - who ordered a crusade against the region. The crusading army of French knights seized the opportunity to gain land and riches and the crusade was a viciously waged. The inhabitants of the Languedoc had always relied for their safety upon as series of strongly fortified walled cities - Albi, Carcassonne, Beziers, Toulouse - as well as a large number of fortified hill-top villages and castles, 'castra', which dotted the countryside. This book will describe the so-called 'Cathar castles', why they were positioned where they were, how they were built, how well those they withstood the realities of the Albigensian Crusade.
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"While not directly related to coast defense, this book is compelling, both from a human perspective and from the perspectiuve of medieval fortifications and siegcraft. From either aspect, this is an excellent book and well recommended." -Bolling Smith, "Coast Defense Journal"
."..ably illustrated by Peter Dennis and further enhanced by photographs of the sites as they are today. I found his drawings and cut-aways to be especially informative and gives an idea of what it was like to be in these places during times of siege. Overall, another fascinating book from the folks at Osprey. I always learn from these books and find them to be an excellent resource. It is a book you can buy with confidence." -Scott Van Aken, "modelingmadness.com
""This book makes both a useful guide and history of the fortifications in the region of Languedoc... The book serves as a useful resource, especially since most books on the Cathars and their fortifications are only in French." -J.E. Kauffman, "The Coastal Defence Journal"
."..ably illustrated by Peter Dennis and further enhanced by photographs of the sites as they are today. I found his drawings and cut-aways to be especially informative and gives an idea of what it was like to be in these places during times of siege. Overall, another fascinating book from the folks at Osprey. I always learn from these books and find them to be an excellent resource. It is a book you can buy with confidence." -Scott Van Aken, "modelingmadness.com
""This book makes both a useful guide and history of the fortifications in the region of Languedoc... The book serves as a useful resource, especially since most books on the Cathars and their fortifications are only in French." -J.E. Kauffman, "The Coastal Defence Journal"
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book before an out-of-season visit to Carcassonne and the nearby castles in November 2008. It proved to be by far the best guide to visits to the area, far better than those to be found once there in the castle bookshops, and more informative even than those written in French. The access and opening hours in the book were very accurate and useful, and the reconstructions of various castles superb and well researched. This book greatly enhanced this visit and added enormously to my enjoyment and understanding of the area. A big thankyou to the authors.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is a brilliant overveiw of the area and the troubles that ensured. Excellent reading for those that are interested in the history of the area...and like me wish to travel the area and see for ones self the harshness of life as it might have been.
By J. Stoeving
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This book delivers what it promises. And nothing more. But that's not a negative. The book gives a nice list of fortresses and castles in the area. There are good pictures, drawings and maps. The history part is ok, but that's not why we buy this book.
It gave me what I came for.
It gave me what I came for.
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45 days after ordering and more than one month after despatch I am still waiting to receive the book. Congratulations for your shipment and information service.
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Narrating the Nastiness
In his introduction, Marcus Cowper sets the essential political and religious scene in Languedoc that provided the impetus for the Albigensian Crusade. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2010 by Nicholas Casley
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