The Rise Fall Of The Knights Templar

Author : Dan Jones
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 661 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781781858905

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Dan Jones narrates in his inimitably vivid and authoritative fashion the remarkable story of the Knights Templar. 'Exhilarating, epic, sword-swinging history' TLS 'Jones is certainly an entertainer, but also a fine historian who knows how to render serious scholarship into accessible prose' The Times 'Another triumphant tale from a historian who writes as addictively as any page-turning novelist' Observer 'When it comes to rip-roaring medieval narratives, Jones has few peers, and in the Templars he finds the perfect subject' Sunday Times The Knights Templar were the wealthiest, most powerful – and most secretive – of the military orders that flourished in the crusading era. Their story – encompassing as it does the greatest international conflict of the Middle Ages, a network of international finance, a swift rise in wealth and influence followed by a bloody and humiliating fall – has left a comet's tail of mystery that continues to fascinate and inspire historians, novelists and conspiracy theorists.

Author : Gordon Napier
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752473581

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The Rise & Fall of the Knights Templar by Gordon Napier Pdf

A highly readable look at the lifespan of the famous Knights Templar, who were warrior monks and the first disciplined, regulated, and uniformed standing army since antiquity throughout Europe and the Holy Lands—an economic force to be reckoned with and perhaps an institution guarding dark secrets. The origins of the concept of Holy War are explored, from Biblical times through the rise of Islam and the Christian movement, which inspired untold thousands to set out to recapture Jerusalem, as warriors and as pilgrims. This book explains how nine knights led by Hugues de Payens came from France to guard pilgrims in the Holy Land, how they gained the site of the Temple of Solomon, and what they did there, including a reevaluation of the historical evidence. Other topics discussed include how an unprecedented religious Order grew and pledged to bloodshed in defense of pilgrims, the territory conquered by the Crusaders, and the role and agenda of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux and other powerful backers. The Order's contribution to the ongoing Crusades is explained, as well as their military tactics and organization and the fortresses and bases they established. Discussion of the fate of the Order after the failure of the Crusades includes a detailed examination of the charges of occult rituals involving idol worship, spitting on the Cross, and obscene kisses, through to the burning of the last Grand Master Jacques de Molay in 1314.

Author : Michael Haag
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781847658548

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The Tragedy of the Templars by Michael Haag Pdf

In 1187, nearly a century after the victorious First Crusade, Saladin captured Jerusalem. The Templars, headquartered on the Temple Mount, were driven from the city along with the Frankish population.The fall of Jerusalem was a turning point, the start of a narrative of desperate struggle and relentless loss. In little more than a century Acre would be destroyed, the Franks driven from Outremer, and the Templars themselves, reviled and disgraced, would face their final immolation. Michael Haag's new book explores the rise and fall of the Templars against the backdrop of the Crusader ideal and their settlement venture in Outremer. Haag argues that the Crusader States were a rare period when the population of Palestine had something approaching local rule, representing local interests - and the fall of Jerusalem to Saladin was a disaster. He contends that the Templars, as defenders of the Crusader States, were made scapegoats for a Europe whose newfound nationalism caused it to withdraw support for the Crusader venture. Throughout, he charts the Templars' rise and fall in gripping narrative, with their beliefs and actions set in the context of their time.

Author : G. A. Campbell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1494093820

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The Knights Templar by G. A. Campbell Pdf

This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.

Author : Sanford Holst
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-26
Category : Freemasonry
ISBN : 0983327971

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Templars by Sanford Holst Pdf

Mysteries about the Knights Templar are at the heart of this exploration into the lives of extraordinary people who shaped this legendary order. Their intriguing stories shed new light on the forces that propelled Hugh de Payens and his Templars to positions of exceptional influence in the Medieval world. Templar links to Solomon's Temple have emerged as being more important than previously thought, and even added to the incredible wealth that filled their coffers. The rise of these knights also increased the power of the Vatican, whose later attacks on the Templars came back to haunt it. Walter de Clifton and other real-life Templars left testimony that revealed how they survived the arrests and executions that decimated their brotherhood in 1307. Living as outcasts, these once-powerful knights contributed to the fall of kings in Europe and the Vatican's loss of its dominant position. Their actions still influence our lives today.

Author : Piers Paul Read
Publisher : Orion Publishing Group
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2000-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0753810875

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Sifting myth from history, Piers Paul Read reveals the Templars ¿ the multinational force of warrior monks, in their white tunics with red crosses over chainmail. They were not only unique among Christian institutions but constituted the first uniformed standing army in the western world and became pioneers of international banking. Expropriated by Philip IV of France in 1307, and confessing under torture to blasphemy, heresy and sodomy, the Order was finally suppressed by Pope Clement V in 1312. In a narrative that incorporates the story of the crusades and the many colourful characters who had links with the Templars, Piers Paul Read examines the question of their guilt and identifies their relevance to our own times. 'A highly readable and nicely paced book that draws on the lessons of modern historical scholarship while also communicating a sense of narrative excitement and drive' 'Evocative, measured and engaging' Evening Standard 'Magnificent in every way' Mail on Sunday

Author : Charles Addison
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781387899357

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The History of the Knights Templar by Charles Addison Pdf

A richly detailed, sometimes challenging work, Charles Addison's The History of the Knights Templar traces the rise and fall of this legendary religious-military organization. Addison was an official member of the Templar Inner Table when he composed his definitive study. This newly edited 2018 edition from The Templar Press updates some of Addison's more archaic wording into modern English.

Author : G. A. Campbell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:476636453

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The Knights Templars by G. A. Campbell Pdf

Author : G.A. Campbell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1937
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:475908096

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The Knights Templars by G.A. Campbell Pdf

Author : Charles Greenstreet Addison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1842
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600008464

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The history of the Knights Templars, the Temple church, and the Temple by Charles Greenstreet Addison Pdf

Author : Susie Hodge
Publisher : Quercus Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780879987

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Secrets of the Knights Templar by Susie Hodge Pdf

The Knights Templar are one of the most secretive and powerful religious orders in history: for over two centuries they were the elite fighting force of the Crusades. Highly trained, and adhering to a strict chivalric code, their success on the battlefield brought them both wealth and political influence. But it is the legends and secrecy surrounding the order and its Grand Masters that continue to fascinate historians and general readers alike. Secrets of the Knights Templar examines each of these mysteries in turn to reveal the truth about the Knights' secret practices, rituals and codes, as well as the continued influence of the Templars today. From the true location of the Holy Grail to the Templars' involvement in the Battle of Bannockburn, and from the sudden downfall of the order to modern-day claims of descent - S. J. Hodge uncovers the hidden links behind the stories and separates historical fact from fiction.

Author : G. A. Campbell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1258938944

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The Knights Templar by G. A. Campbell Pdf

This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.

Author : Jochen Burgtorf,Shlomo Lotan,Enric Mallorquí-Ruscalleda
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000374995

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The Templars by Jochen Burgtorf,Shlomo Lotan,Enric Mallorquí-Ruscalleda Pdf

As the oldest of the military religious orders and the one with an unexpected and dramatic downfall, the knighthood of the Templars continues to fascinate academics and students as well as the public at large. A collection of fifteen chapters accompanied by a historical introduction, The Templars: The Rise, Fall, and Legacy of a Military Religious Order recounts and analyzes this community’s rise and establishment in both the crusader states of the eastern Mediterranean and the countries of western Europe during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, reflects on the proceedings launched against it and its subsequent fall (1307–1314), and explores its medieval and post-medieval legacy, including an assessment of current research pertaining to the Templars and suggestions for future explorations. Showcasing a wide range of methodological approaches and primary source materials, this volume unites historical, art-historical, theological, archaeological, and historiographical perspectives, and it features the work and voices of scholars from various academic generations who reside in eight different countries (Israel, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, and the United States of America).

Author : Dan Jones
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781801101301

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The Tale of the Tailor and the Three Dead Kings by Dan Jones Pdf

A chilling medieval ghost story, first written by a 15th-century monk and now retold by historian Dan Jones.

Author : Enthralling History
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1956296735

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The Knights Templar: an Enthralling History of the Rise and Fall of the Most Influential Catholic Military Order by Enthralling History Pdf