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2) The Templars
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"The dramatic history of the knights templar. The most powerful military order of the crusades"--Cover.
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In the year 1119, these noblemen found their calling as protectors of the faithful on a dangerous pilgrimage to newly conquered Jerusalem. Appearing as saviors on horseback, they spawned legends--but their arrogance, wealth, and secrecy made them targets of hatred and prejudice. Although history tells of only 200 years between their valiant rise and now, historian Newman elucidates the mysteries and misconceptions of the Templars, from their true...
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When French king Philip the Fair ordered the arrest of the Knights Templar and the confiscation of their property in 1307, the Order of the Templars was one of the most powerful forces in Europe, answerable only to the pope. It was also in possession of vast riches despite its knights' vow of poverty. Yet after the order's demise, not a penny of its immense treasure was ever found. The hunt for these lost riches has centered on a number of locations,...
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The first history of the legendary Templar knights since the Vatican momentously released the records of their trial and exoneration. Haag investigates their origins and history, the enduring myths, and the soaring architecture of an enigmatic order long shrouded in mystery and controversy.
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This book tracks the Knights Templar from their inception as warrior-monks protecting religious pilgrims, to the later fascination with their secret rituals and incredible wealth, which ultimately led to their dissolution and the seizing of their assets. For a certain period, the Templars--the most powerful military religious order of the Middle Ages--secretly guarded the Shroud of Turin. Known in its intimate nature by only a handful of the order's...
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This book describes the trial (which lasted until 1314), and covers the initial confessions of the brothers under torture, their subsequent attempts to defend themselves, and the final repression. Its argument extends beyond the Templars themselves, and examines the significance of the affair in relations between the French monarchy and the papacy. [Back cover].
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Holy Blood, Holy Grail breaks bold new ground with its shocking conclusions about the lineage of Christ and the legacy of the Holy Grail. This books dares to ask- Is it possible Christ did not die on the Cross? Is it possible Jesus was married, a father, and that his bloodline still exists? Is it possible that parchments found in the South of France a century ago reveal on of the best kept secrets in Christendom? Is it possible that these parchments...
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At its height, the Order of the Knights Templar rivaled the kingdoms of Europe in military might, economic power, and political influence. For 700 years the tragic demise of this society of warrior-monks amid accusations of heresy has been plagued by controversy, in part because the transcript of their trial by the Inquisition--which held the key to the truth--had vanished. Templar historian Barbara Frale happened to be studying a document at the...
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Jerusalem 1119. A small band of knights seeking a purpose in the violent aftermath of the First Crusade decides to set up a new order. These are the first Knights Templar: a group of elite warriors prepared to give their lives to protect Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land. Over the next two hundred years, the Templars would become the most powerful religious order of the middle ages - until they were rounded up an accused of heinous crimes. But who...
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This book combines material previously published as Campaign 19: Hattin 1187, Warrior 10: Saracen Faris 1050-1250, Warrior 91: Knight Templar 1120-1312, with new images, and a new introduction and conclusion. This book tells the story of the momentous campaign that led to the Muslim capture of Jerusalem in 1187, following the disastrous Crusader defeat at Hattin, where Saladins troops destroyed the Christian army. These events resulted in the collapse...
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