- Hardcover: 96 pages
- Publisher: Lorenz Books (1 Dec 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0754817083
- ISBN-13: 978-0754817086
- Product Dimensions: 29.7 x 23.6 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 337,240 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Knights Templar were the most powerful military religious order of the Middle Ages, originally formed from nine comrades in 1118 to protect pilgrims in the Holy Land. Returning to Europe within a decade and sworn to poverty, chastity and obedience, the Knights Templar rapidly gained wealth, lands and influence. They became a powerful law unto themselves swearing allegiance only to the Pope himself. Clad in a white mantle with the splayed red cross, the knights took part in the Crusades with martial zeal and strength - but their influence at the height of their powers extended well beyond war, into diplomacy, politics and the banking and technology of the age. This expertly presented new book covers the fascinating and romantic history and mysteries surrounding the Templars. It charts their rise and influence, followed by their changing fortunes resulting in the loss of Jerusalem and the third Crusade, the fall of Acre, and the tragic destruction of the order by Pope Clement V and Philip IV of France. It explains how these brave crusaders and Christian champions came to be perceived as greedy and hypocritical manipulators - allegedly repudiating the Cross and practising heretical rites. We find out what happened to the celebrated martyrs who had fought bravely in their thousands in the Crusades but had lost Jerusalem and ended up with a reputation as thieves and traitors. The book looks at the speculations, myths and mysteries of these legendary knights in a period that lasted only 200 years, but still holds fascination some 900 years later. It looks at controversial claims and conspiracies surrounding the Knights Templar and makes informed opinions about likely truths behind them - such as whether they discovered America and whether they had guardianship or special knowledge of the Holy Grail. It also makes links with the Turin Shroud, the Ark of Covenant, the Skull of Sidon, Freemasonry and other mysteries that have passed down the centuries. It shows the historical legacy of the Templars today and how they have influenced modern ways of life and modern organizations.
About the Author
Susie Hodge has an MA in the History of Art by Research from the University of London. She has taught part-time for 15 years in secondary, further and higher education on subjects including Art & Design, History, Science and RE. As an author and illustrator, Susie has written over thirty books for children and adults, on many subjects including history, art, design and science. She has also written articles, booklets and websites for The V&A, The Museum of London, The Tate and The Royal Academy. She gives talks to various audiences ranging from businesses to university students, mainly on art and/or history.
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This book helps illustrate the immense history of the Knights temlar and how they lost their power and glory or at least as people believe
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I was bought this book as a Christmas present from a fellow history enthusiast. Read it before the day was over as couldn't put it down!
Susie Hodge paints the picture of this fascinating period in a beautiful and compelling way. The pictures within the text are the perfect compliment to the author's well researched content. I discovered new perspecitves into topics I had never before questioned, and would thoroughly recommend this book to a friend (and have!)
Susie Hodge paints the picture of this fascinating period in a beautiful and compelling way. The pictures within the text are the perfect compliment to the author's well researched content. I discovered new perspecitves into topics I had never before questioned, and would thoroughly recommend this book to a friend (and have!)
1 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this for research for a possible novel. Good on facts and figures, lots of colourful pictures. It is a non-academical book more suited to a superficial study than serious research. I could have got all the information gleaned from this book on the internet but would make an ideal present for a child with an interest in history.
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