The Knights Templar : discovering the myth and reality of a legendary brotherhood by Hodge, Susie, 1960- instant download

The Knights Templar : discovering the myth and reality of a legendary brotherhood by Hodge, Susie, 1960- instant download

96 pages : 31 cm, An illustrated chronicle with more than 200 fine art images, Includes bibliographical references (page 96) and index, \"A complete illustrated chronicle of the rise and fall of one of history's most secretive and conspiratorial brotherhoods, from its origins as a champion of Christ in the Middle Ages to its mysterious legacy in the present day, illustrated with more than 200 fine art images.\"--Cover, \"Investigate the Templars' links to the Holy Grail, the Turin shroud, the Ark of the Covenant, the skull of Sidon, Freemasonry, and other mysteries handed down through the centuries, and decide if the knights were brave crusaders, servants of Christ, treacherous heretics or mercenary outlaws\"--Cover, Part One. Introduction -- The legend -- The founding -- Part Two. The order of the Temple -- The First Crusade -- Humble beginnings -- The first temple -- The new knighthood -- The council of Troyes -- The head of the order -- Papal approval -- Fighting the infidel -- Part Three. Strengthening the order -- The order's hierarchy -- A growing identity -- Pioneers in banking -- Templar architecture -- Building for posterity -- Military discipline -- The Second Crusade -- Saladin -- Richard the Lionheart -- The Third Crusade -- Other orders -- Part Four. Fall and trial -- The last crusades -- The weakening order -- The King and the Pope -- Enemies within -- The arrests -- The trials -- The end of the order -- Part Five. Shrouded in mystery -- Were they heretics? -- Visiting the New World -- Temple Mount treasure -- The skull of Sidon -- The Holy Grail -- The Turin Shroud -- Mysterious iconalatry -- Enduring superstitions -- Templar myths -- Templar legacy