Kill Them All: Cathars and Carnage in the Albigensian Crusade by Sean McGlynn (E

Description: Kill Them All by Sean McGlynn The bloody Albigensian Crusade launched against the Cathar heretics of southern France in the early thirteenth century is infamous for its brutality and savagery, even by the standards of the Middle Ages. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The bloody Albigensian Crusade launched against the Cathar heretics of southern France in the early thirteenth century is infamous for its brutality and savagery, even by the standards of the Middle Ages. It was marked by massacres and acts of appalling cruelty, deeds commonly ascribed to the role of religious fanaticism. Here, in the first military history of the whole conflict, Sean McGlynn tells the story of the crusade through its epic sieges of seemingly impregnable fortresses, desperate battles and destructive campaigns, and offers expert analysis of the warfare involved, revealing the crusade in a different light – as a bloody territorial conquest in which acts of terror were perpetrated to secure military aims rather than religious ones. The dramatic events of the crusade and its colourful leading characters – Simon de Montfort, Louis the Lion, Innocent III, Peter of Aragon, Count Raymond of Toulouse – are brought to life through the voices of contemporary writers who fought and experienced it. Notes A military history of the whole Albigensian Crusade, covering important but overlooked sieges and battles, from the author of Blood Cries Afar. Author Biography Sean McGlynn is the author of "By Sword and Fire: Cruelty and Atrocity in Medieval Warfare," which was translated into four languages, and "Blood Cries Afa"r. He is a regular contributor to history magazines and academic journals such as "History Today," "BBC History, " and "English Historical Review." He was a major contributor to the prestigious "Oxford Encyclopedia of Medieval Warfare." He lectures in history at the University of Plymouth, and for the Open University and has a Masters from King s College, London." Review A gripping and dramatic narrative ... McGlynn is able to captivate the reader ... Highly recommended. * Medieval Warfare Magazine * Review Quote "A full and well-researched narrative . . . makes for a powerful and gripping read showing a mastery of the sources. . . . [ McGlynn ] keeps the reader turning the pages." Details ISBN0752486322 Author Sean McGlynn ISBN-10 0752486322 ISBN-13 9780752486321 Media Book Year 2015 Publisher The History Press Ltd Pages 320 Short Title KILL THEM ALL Language English DEWEY 940.184 Format Hardcover Replaced by 9780750984317 Place of Publication Stroud Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2015-06-01 NZ Release Date 2015-06-01 UK Release Date 2015-06-01 Illustrations 16 Plates, color; 10 Maps; 42 Illustrations, color Publication Date 2015-06-01 Imprint The History Press Ltd Subtitle Cathars and Carnage in the Albigensian Crusade Alternative 9780750984317 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133487674;

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