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The Albigensian Crusade In twelfth century Languedoc a subversive heresy of Eastern origin flourished to an extraordinary degree. This title examines the roots of the heresy, the uniquely rich culture of the region which nurtured it, and the crusade launched against it by the Church which resulted in one of the most savage of all medieval wars. Full description