History books only catch my attention if they deal with what is out of the ordinary. The events of the Albengensian Crusade certainly count.This is a history of a crusade that never left Europe since it was aimed at southern Europeans. A bit of history that most of us of European decsent are not fully aware of.This history is well written, well researched, and very accessable to the average reader. I loved reading this slice of history, and it gave me lots to think about when it came to authority and its jealousy.