Secrets of the Knights Templar: A Chronicle 1129-1312

Description

Secrets of the Knights Templar is the compelling chronicle of the warrior
monks and their fight to defend the Catholic faith, and of their participation
in the efforts to vie for control of the Holy Land with the Muslim armies of
Kurdish military genius Saladin and his successors. Informally organized in
1119 to protect pilgrims on their journeys to visit the Holy Land, and
officially sanctioned by the Catholic Church in 1129, the medieval Knights
Templar grew into an elite fighting force that played a central role in the
battles of the Crusades. They were highly trained, well equipped, and unafraid
to take up the sword to defend the church at the limits of western
civilization. Though Templar was initially celebrated for their military
acumen and acts of bravery, the once-celebrated order was eventually
dismantled in disgrace, accused of political crimes as well as crimes against
the faith. With its concise, authoritative, and accessible narrative —
amplified by extensive citations from contemporary sources, and accompanied by
generously captioned and stunning images of the period — Secrets of the
Knights Templar brings a distant era of history dramatically and vividly to
life. It is the perfect gift for anyone with a love of medieval, religious, or
military history. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quercus; First Edition (December 3, 2013)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1623650526
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 20
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.56 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.84 x 0.84 x 11.17 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #2,519,783 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8,818 in Middle East History #40,887 in European History (Books)
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