The Templars

The Rise and Spectacular Fall of God's Holy Warriors

Recommended by Marina Amaral, and 1 others. See all reviews

Ranked #79 in Bible History, Ranked #82 in European History

Jerusalem 1119. A small group 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 of Templar, a band 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 medieval world. Their legend has inspired fervent speculation ever since. But who were they really and what actually happened?

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Marina Amaral Don't know who @dgjones is (Get The Templars because it's a fantastic book. And get a copy of Crusaders too. It will be out next month: https://t.co/t86sicCNPn) https://t.co/GvrfIsiOWV (Source)


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