Rene Weis
René Weis is a freelance writer and academic from University College London. He has published books on history, biography, and a notorious miscarriage of justice. His books include The Yellow Cross ( 'utterly absorbing' - Daily Telegraph ; 'succeeds enthrallingly' - The Times ) and The Real Traviata ( 'superbly readable and meticulously researched' - Sunday Times ).
René Weis is a freelance writer and academic from University College London. He has published books on history, biography, and a notorious miscarriage of justice. His books include The Yellow Cross ( 'utterly absorbing' - Daily Telegraph ; 'succeeds enthrallingly' - The Times ) and The Real Traviata ( 'superbly readable and meticulously researched' - Sunday Times ). See less
Rene Weis's Featured Books
Rene Weis book reviews
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The Yellow Cross: The Story of the Last Cathars' Rebellion Against the Inquisition, 1290-1329
Dense and Impenetrable Detail
Even if you were a professional historian, I doubt you could slog your way through the intricate details of this book. Read More
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The Yellow Cross: The Story of the Last Cathars 1290-1329
Medieval religion.
by MRSC, Apr 11, 2008
If you have any doubt that religion is the curse of mankind, read this book -- by a London University Professor of English Literature, Rene Weiss.
It is probably best read after Le Roy Ladurie's ... Read More
