The A-Z of the Knights Templar: A Guide to Their History and Legacy
The Knights Templar were among the most famous of Christian military orders. Created after the First Crusade of 1096 and endorsed by the Catholic Church in 1129, the Order grew rapidly in membership and power. Templar knights were some of the best equipped, trained and disciplined fighting units of the Crusades.But when the Holy Land was lost and the Templars suffered crushing defeats, support for the Order faded and rumours about their secret initiation ceremony created mistrust. When the Order suddenly disappeared, disbanded by the Pope, it gave rise to speculation and legends that have kept the name ‘Templar’ alive.From Abbasids to Zion, The A–Z of the Knights Templar is an invaluable reference of the places, people and themes of the Crusades, the Knights Templar and their legacy.
1136483197
The A-Z of the Knights Templar: A Guide to Their History and Legacy
The Knights Templar were among the most famous of Christian military orders. Created after the First Crusade of 1096 and endorsed by the Catholic Church in 1129, the Order grew rapidly in membership and power. Templar knights were some of the best equipped, trained and disciplined fighting units of the Crusades.But when the Holy Land was lost and the Templars suffered crushing defeats, support for the Order faded and rumours about their secret initiation ceremony created mistrust. When the Order suddenly disappeared, disbanded by the Pope, it gave rise to speculation and legends that have kept the name ‘Templar’ alive.From Abbasids to Zion, The A–Z of the Knights Templar is an invaluable reference of the places, people and themes of the Crusades, the Knights Templar and their legacy.
21.99 In Stock
The A-Z of the Knights Templar: A Guide to Their History and Legacy

The A-Z of the Knights Templar: A Guide to Their History and Legacy

by Gordon Napier
The A-Z of the Knights Templar: A Guide to Their History and Legacy

The A-Z of the Knights Templar: A Guide to Their History and Legacy

by Gordon Napier

Overview

The Knights Templar were among the most famous of Christian military orders. Created after the First Crusade of 1096 and endorsed by the Catholic Church in 1129, the Order grew rapidly in membership and power. Templar knights were some of the best equipped, trained and disciplined fighting units of the Crusades.But when the Holy Land was lost and the Templars suffered crushing defeats, support for the Order faded and rumours about their secret initiation ceremony created mistrust. When the Order suddenly disappeared, disbanded by the Pope, it gave rise to speculation and legends that have kept the name ‘Templar’ alive.From Abbasids to Zion, The A–Z of the Knights Templar is an invaluable reference of the places, people and themes of the Crusades, the Knights Templar and their legacy.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780750993890
Publisher: The History Press
Publication date: 01/15/2020
Edition description: Third Edition,New edition
Pages: 448
Product dimensions: 5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

GORDON NAPIER is a writer and artist with a particular interest in the culture and history of the Middle Ages. He graduated with a BA (Honours) in History and Art from University College, Worcester, and has an MA in Crusader Studies from Royal Holloway College, University of London. His previous book, The Rise and Fall of the Knights Templar, was published by Spellmount in 2007. He has also published articles in Templar History Magazine, Canada.
From the B&N Reads Blog
Page 1 of

Customer Reviews