The Impact of the Albigensian Crusade on Troubadour Culture

This chapter examines the impact of the Albigensian Crusade on troubadour culture in Southern France, highlighting the social and political upheaval that led many to leave for Spain and Italy. It further explores the troubadours' artistic responses to the conflict and critiques of the French invasion, set against the backdrop of contrasting cultural norms between Southern and Northern France.

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