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9780750993890: A-Z of the Knights Templar

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l'auteur

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.

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9780752498676: The Pocket A-Z of the Knights Templar

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ISBN 10 :  0752498673 ISBN 13 :  9780752498676
Editeur : Spellmount, 2014
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