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 Landsan 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 ...
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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 Landsan 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 includehow an unprecedented religious Order grew andpledged 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 Crusadesis explained, as well astheir 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 adetailed 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. 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 Landsan 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 includehow an unprecedented religious Order grew andpledged 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 Crusadesis explained, as well astheir 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 adetailed 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.
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Very Good. Light scratches to dustjacket & minor creases/scuffs at edges. Tanning/marks to textblock edges. Content very good. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 200 p. Contains: Illustrations.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 200 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. First edition UK hardback, 2003 Spellmount Limited. The book is in fine condition, the dustjacket is in fine condition. The Order of the Temple, 1118-1314: A true history of faith, glory, betrayal and tragedy. Illustrated.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. 8vo. xv, 208pp, 8 pp b/w plates, map, appendices, bibliography, index. Previous owner's blind library stamp by the lower corner of the tinted front free endpaper. Red boards in dust-jacket. The author addresses the questions: what really happened behind the closed doors of the Templars' preceptories? Was there truth in the rumours of secret rituals, conducted in the dead of night? Did heretical depravity and Devil-worship truly exist within the illustrious brotherhood or were the Templars the innocent victims of one of the cruellest and most audacious conspiracies of all time?
