The Knights Templar
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A masterwork of popular medieval history, Stephen Howarth's account chronicles the dramatic rise and catastrophic fall of the Knights Templar, the legendary military order founded in Jerusalem in 1119 to protect Christian pilgrims in the Holy Land. With meticulous research and a vivid narrative style, Howarth reconstructs the Templars' evolution from a small band of warrior monks into one of the most powerful and wealthy institutions in the medieval world, commanding armies, banking systems, and fortresses across Europe and the Middle East. The tone is both scholarly and accessible, drawing readers into the brutal realities of the Crusades while illuminating the complex spiritual and political forces that shaped the order's identity. Howarth also uncovers the shocking conspiracy orchestrated by King Philip IV of France and Pope Clement V, which led to the Templars' brutal suppression in 1307, the torture of its members, and the tragic execution of Grand Master Jacques de Molay. The Knights Templar stands as an authoritative and gripping portrait of an organization whose legend has endured for centuries, inspiring mystery and fascination long after its violent dissolution.
Author: Stephen Howarth
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Collins, St James's Place, London
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A masterwork of popular medieval history, Stephen Howarth's account chronicles the dramatic rise and catastrophic fall of the Knights Templar, the legendary military order founded in Jerusalem in 1119 to protect Christian pilgrims in the Holy Land. With meticulous research and a vivid narrative style, Howarth reconstructs the Templars' evolution from a small band of warrior monks into one of the most powerful and wealthy institutions in the medieval world, commanding armies, banking systems, and fortresses across Europe and the Middle East. The tone is both scholarly and accessible, drawing readers into the brutal realities of the Crusades while illuminating the complex spiritual and political forces that shaped the order's identity. Howarth also uncovers the shocking conspiracy orchestrated by King Philip IV of France and Pope Clement V, which led to the Templars' brutal suppression in 1307, the torture of its members, and the tragic execution of Grand Master Jacques de Molay. The Knights Templar stands as an authoritative and gripping portrait of an organization whose legend has endured for centuries, inspiring mystery and fascination long after its violent dissolution.