The Albigenses V3: A Romance is a historical novel written by Charles Robert Maturin and first published in 1824. The book is set in the 13th century and tells the story of the Albigensian Crusade, a religious war fought in southern France between the Catholic Church and the Cathars, a Christian sect considered heretical by the Church. The plot revolves around the love story between the protagonist, Raymond, a Cathar knight, and Blanche, a Catholic noblewoman. Their love is complicated by the religious conflict and the ...
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The Albigenses V3: A Romance is a historical novel written by Charles Robert Maturin and first published in 1824. The book is set in the 13th century and tells the story of the Albigensian Crusade, a religious war fought in southern France between the Catholic Church and the Cathars, a Christian sect considered heretical by the Church. The plot revolves around the love story between the protagonist, Raymond, a Cathar knight, and Blanche, a Catholic noblewoman. Their love is complicated by the religious conflict and the political intrigues of the time. The novel also features other historical figures, such as Simon de Montfort, the leader of the Crusade, and Pope Innocent III, who ordered the Crusade. The Albigenses V3: A Romance is known for its vivid descriptions of medieval life and its themes of love, faith, and betrayal. The book is the third volume of a trilogy, but it can be read as a standalone novel. Maturin, who was also a playwright and a clergyman, was a prominent figure in the Romantic movement in literature. His works influenced writers such as Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft.In Three Volumes.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.
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