The Friar of Carcassonne

In 1300, the region of Languedoc faced oppression from both Rome and France, following the devastation of the Cathars during the Albigensian Crusade. As the abuses of the Inquisition fueled resentment, a fearless orator emerged in Carcassonne, uniting the people against their oppressors. Led by the charismatic Franciscan friar Bernard Dlicieux, the city witnessed a remarkable rebellion as communities temporarily reclaimed their autonomy. Stephen O'Shea, acclaimed for his previous work on the Cathars, tells this compelling tale of courage and resistance amidst a troubled medieval landscape.