The Unknown Master Of The Albigenses - Paperback

by Maurice Magre (Author), Reginald R. Merton (Translator)

The Unknown Master Of The Albigenses is a book written by Maurice Magre. It is a historical novel that tells the story of the Albigensian Crusade, which took place in the 13th century in southern France. The main character of the book is a man named Guillaume B�����libaste, who was the last known Cathar perfecti, or spiritual leader of the Cathar religion. The book begins with Guillaume as a young boy, living in poverty in the Pyrenees mountains. He is taken in by a Cathar community and becomes a perfecti, learning the teachings and practices of the religion. As the Albigensian Crusade begins, Guillaume becomes a fugitive, constantly on the run from the Catholic Church and its armies. Throughout the book, Guillaume is portrayed as a master of the Cathar religion, with deep knowledge and wisdom about the spiritual world. He is also shown to be a skilled fighter, able to defend himself and his fellow Cathars against their attackers. The Unknown Master Of The Albigenses is a beautifully written book that brings the history of the Cathars to life. It explores themes of religion, power, and persecution, and offers a unique perspective on a little-known chapter of European history.THIS 68 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Return of the Magi, by Maurice Magre. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766159140.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.