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Templars: The Knights Who Made Britain Hardcover – 12 Sept. 2023

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A gripping account of the Knights Templar, challenging received wisdom to show how these devout medieval knights played a profound role in making modern Britain

The Knights Templar have an enduring reputation―but not one they would recognize. Originally established in the twelfth century to protect pilgrims, the Order is remembered today for heresy, fanaticism, and even satanism.

In this bold new interpretation, Steve Tibble sets out to correct the record. The Templars, famous for their battles on Christendom’s eastern front, were in fact dedicated peace-mongers at home. They influenced royal strategy and policy, created financial structures, and brokered international peace treaties―primarily to ensure that men, money, and material could be transferred more readily to the east.

Charting the rise of the Order under Henry I through to its violent suppression following the fall of Acre, Tibble argues that these medieval knights were essential to the emergence of an early English state. Revealing the true legacy of the British Templars, he shows how a small group helped shape medieval Britain while simultaneously fighting in the name of the Christian Middle East.

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Yale University Press
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12 Sept. 2023
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15.19 x 3.2 x 23.6 cm
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0300264453
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978-0300264456
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"Tibble explodes the old myths but the documented reality he unveils is even more fascinating: behind the warriors lay an intricate organisation of diplomats, lawyers, bankers and estate managers, all of them bound by a monastic oath."--Jonathan Harris, author of The Lost World of Byzantium

"Thoughtful, original, accessible: Tibble writes with panache and, yes, the Templars were even more important and played an even bigger role in English affairs than we thought."--Peter W. Edbury, author of The Conquest of Jerusalem and the Third Crusade

"Templars is an engaging and fascinating exploration of the most famous medieval knights. Templars are, here, administrators and diplomats as well as warriors, supranational seekers of peace in Europe to fuel war in the Near East. In seeing their work in the round, Tibble offers us a deep and rich picture of the Order."--Matthew Lewis, author of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine

"Vivid and illuminating. . . . With a wry style and a sharp eye for an engaging anecdote Tibble reveals the surprising profile of the Templars as diplomats, seafarers, farmers and financiers who, at times, were right at the heart of royal government - activities all essential to their core purpose of fighting to defend Jerusalem."--Jonathan Philips, author of The Life and Legend of the Sultan Saladin

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Steve Tibble is honorary research associate at Royal Holloway, University of London. He is the author of Monarchy and Lordships in the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem, The Crusader Armies, and The Crusader Strategy.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yale University Press (12 Sept. 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0300264453
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0300264456
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.19 x 3.2 x 23.6 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 9,620 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- 18 in History of The Norman Conquest & Norman Britain
- 29 in History of The Plantaganets & Medieval England

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Dr Steve Tibble is the author of 'The Crusader Strategy' (2020), ‘The Crusader Armies’ (2018), recently published in Italian as 'Gli eserciti delle Crociate' (2020), and ‘Monarchy and Lordships in the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem, 1099-1291’ (1989). He has also contributed to the Oxford Encyclopedia of Medieval Warfare and to the forthcoming Cambridge History of the Crusades.

He is a graduate of Jesus College, Cambridge and completed his PhD on the internal politics of the crusader states at London University. Steve is an Honorary Research Associate at Royal Holloway College, University of London.

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http://michaelhaag.blogspot.co.uk/2018/05/the-crusader-armies.html

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R O'R

Overall a great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 October 2023

The number of books written about the Templars is enormous and in my experience a bit of a minefield. They are a bit polarised in that they are either advocating for some daft conspiracy theory or they are overtly academic, almost in an effort to combat the conspiracy theories, and consequently inaccessible to the average reader. Steve Tibble's book was excellent in that it occupied that perfect middle ground between being informed but accessible and dispels a lot of the conspiracy theory rubbish. Furthermore, because it is focused on Britain and Ireland it helps spotlight the Templars in their day-to-day life which gives a more wholistic portrait of them instead of them solely being warriors in the Holy Land which is usually what springs to mind. Overall, this was a great read, well informed and well written.

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Jackson van Uden

Accessible and thought provoking

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 September 2023

In 'Templars: The Knights Who Made Britain' Tibble has crafted one of the most accessible texts on the Knights Templar in recent years. Tibble really makes you feel the lives and political experiences of the Knights and the organisations throughout the book. When reading you really build an affinity for the Knights, and you begin to feel for certain characters during movements of struggle.

Not only is this book so accessbile and appropriate for people from any walk of life, but it also tackles popular misconceptions of the Knights head-on. Clearly, Tibble has put a lot of research into this book.

I thoroughly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about the Templars!

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JR

Thrilling and Informative Read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 September 2023

Do we really need another book on the Templars? Having devoured this latest work, my answer is we absolutely do need this one!

The Templars attract a great deal of attention. They have been presented variously as villainous extremists, elite champions and even in legend as guardians of the Holy Grail.

Steve Tibble’s great achievement here is to place the Templars in their historical contexts (rather than context), demonstrating their many roles as warriors, traders, administrators, farmers, bankers – and this is far from an exhaustive list.

His engaging writing style makes the details of Templar wine trading and administration in rural Britain as fascinating as combat on the battlefields of the crusader states.

I can’t recommend this highly enough.

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Historian

A great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 September 2023

A great book on the Templars which weaves together their combat activities in the Holy Land with their administrative roles in Britain. Very engagingly written, this book deserves a wide audience. Highly recommended!

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Ali

A Valiant Effort with Some Shortcomings

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 September 2023

In the myriad of books unraveling the complexities and the enigmas surrounding the Knights Templar, Steve Tibble takes a stance somewhat divergent from the norm in his work Templars: The Knights Who Made Britain. Tibble not only seeks to unveil the heretofore uncovered facets of the Templars but also aspires to rearrange the existing narratives surrounding this mysterious order, metamorphosing them from alleged zealots to integral architects of the early English state.

Stellar Insights and New Perspectives

• Deep-Dive into Lesser Known Aspects: The author dives deep into the neglected home affairs of the Templars, painting them more as peace brokers and financial architects rather than just warriors guarding the Christian realms. This fresh perspective is both enlightening and invigorating for readers familiar with Templar history.
• Academic Rigor: Tibble, with his background as a research associate at Royal Holloway, University of London, manifests a rigorous academic approach to the subject matter. The scrutiny and meticulous attention to detail are quite evident as he navigates through a timeline that encompasses the rise and the tragic end of the Templar order.
• Refreshing Take on Templar’s Role in British History: Central to the narrative is the bold claim that the Templars played a significant role in shaping the early English state, a hypothesis not commonly fronted in most scholarly works on the topic, thus adding a fresh perspective to the discourse.

Elements Leaving Room for Improvement

• Overly Ambitious Scope: While Tibble takes us on a historical journey that is meant to redefine our understanding of the Templars, the scope at times feels overly ambitious, potentially leaving readers longing for a deeper exploration of some topics over others.
• Potential Over-Reliance on Speculation: The narrative occasionally teeters on the brink of over-speculation, a common pitfall when dealing with a topic shrouded in mystery and characterized by missing or scant documentation. This sometimes results in assertions that might not fully satisfy the critical readers seeking hard evidences.
• Possible Discrepancies in Chronological Narrative: Tibble undertakes the arduous task of charting the journey of the Templars from their inception to their untimely suppression. However, the chronology sometimes appears to be fragmented, possibly affecting the fluidity of the narrative and consequently the reader’s immersion in the rich history being portrayed.

Conclusion

Templars: The Knights Who Made Britain indeed makes a valiant attempt to approach Templar history from a vantage point that is both untraditional and refreshing. Through a lens refocusing on their roles as peacemakers and state builders within Britain, Tibble paints a portrait that is quite disparate from the fanatic warriors that popular culture often depicts.

Yet, despite the commendable depth of research and fresh perspectives, the book sometimes falls prey to an overly ambitious scope and potential over-reliance on speculative narratives. Moreover, the occasional discrepancies in the chronological account might pose a hindrance to readers seeking a seamless narrative voyage through Templar history.

Nonetheless, Tibble succeeds in shedding new light on the multi-faceted role of the Templars in Britain, bringing to the fore a discourse that begs for a deeper exploration. The book stands as a conversation starter, inviting readers to revisit and potentially reshape their understanding of a crucial period in history through a fresher, albeit not entirely flawless lens.

In conclusion, while it may not fully satiate the appetites of history aficionados seeking the final word on the Templars’ role in British history, it undeniably adds a vibrant hue to the rich tapestry of historical discourse surrounding the Templar Order. It is a work that, with all its merits and shortcomings, beckons the curious and the open-minded to delve into a world of historical re-imagination, bearing the hallmark of a deeply researched scholarly endeavor steered by a seasoned academic.

For its brave narrative attempts and fresh perspectives coupled with a researched approach, Templars: The Knights Who Made Britain comfortably earns a 3-star rating. It is recommended for readers eager to challenge the established narratives and willing to navigate through a landscape where fact meets informed speculation in a tantalizing dance of historical interpretation.

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