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Montsegur and the Mystery of the Cathars

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The book delves into the tragic fate of the Cathars, who were brutally persecuted after their stronghold, Montségur, fell in 1244. It explores the origins of their beliefs, tracing them back to ancient Zoroastrianism, and highlights their values of vegetarianism, non-violence, and tolerance. The author, Jean Markale, investigates the legend of a hidden treasure believed to have been taken by Cathar leaders before their capture, while also examining their connections with the Knights Templar and their cultural significance in medieval Occitania.

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Montsegur and the Mystery of the Cathars, Jean Markale

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Rok wydania
2003
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Tytuł
Montsegur and the Mystery of the Cathars
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2003
Oprawa
miękka
Liczba stron
298
ISBN13
9780892810901
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Ocena
3,75 z 5
Opis
The book delves into the tragic fate of the Cathars, who were brutally persecuted after their stronghold, Montségur, fell in 1244. It explores the origins of their beliefs, tracing them back to ancient Zoroastrianism, and highlights their values of vegetarianism, non-violence, and tolerance. The author, Jean Markale, investigates the legend of a hidden treasure believed to have been taken by Cathar leaders before their capture, while also examining their connections with the Knights Templar and their cultural significance in medieval Occitania.