List of Maps.List of Illustrations.Acknowledgements.Introduction.1. The Little Foxes.2. The First Cathars.3. The Wise Man from the East.4. The Growth of Catharism.5. Innocent III, Heresy and Reform.6. The First Inquisitors.7. The Cathars of Languedoc.8. The Battle for Souls in Italy.9. The Suffocating of Catharism in Languedoc.10. The Last Missionary.11. The Decline of Italian Catharism.12. Inertia and Survival: the Bosnian Church.Epilogue: The Legacy of Catharism.Abbreviations.Index.
Malcolm Lambert was Reader in Medieval History at the University of Bristol until 1991 when he retired to devote himself to writing and research. His previous books are Franciscan Poverty (1961, reissued 1998) and Medieval Heresy (2nd edition, 1992).
"Catharism was the most radical of medieval heresies. Since it
touched most areas of Europe in some degree, research on its
character and fortunes makes formidable demands on the learning and
linguistic ability of any scholar who tackles it, not to mention
demands also on his judgement. Malcolm Lambert, well known for his
lucid and authoritative writings on medieval heresy, is a match for
this challenging task. His new book, The Cathars, is to be welcomed
as the most comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of the subject
now available in English." Alexander Murray, University College,
London
"Lambert's command of the literature and his ability to integrate
it into a coherent narrative are unmatched. His book deserves to
become the standard account of medieval Catharism." Medieval
Review
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mysterious and radical of medieval heresies. Malcolm Lambert ...
'combines scholarly investigation with lucid narrative.'" TD Book
Survey
"Malcolm Lambert, with deep erudition allied to pristine sensitive
prose, masterfully narrates [the] distinctive history [of] the
cathars ... The Cathars ... is, quite simply, indispensible."
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