Heresy and medieval society, 1100-1320

Exploring the relationship of heresy, dissent and society in the 12th and 13th Centuries, this is a thorough examination of the threat that heresy presented to both Church and lay powers. 'Issues of religious doctrine and beliefs are once more at the forefront of political and cultural conflicts around the world. Andrew Roach's interesting book can help us understand our modern world better, and should have a wide appeal to non-specialist readers' Paul Ormerod, author of the best-selling 'Death of Economics' and 'Butterfly Economics'