The Knights Templar: A Captivating Guide to a Powerful Catholic Military Order and Their Impact on the Crusades
Author: by Captivating History (Author)
Publisher: Captivating History
Publication Date: 2023-05-22
Language: English
Print Length: 114 pages
ISBN-10: 1637168349
ISBN-13: 9781637168349
Book Description
Everyone likes stories of adventure and courage. And you will find just that in this book.
People get a thrill from reading about knights in shining armor racing across the battlefield and doing all kinds of works of chivalry. This is a book about one of the best-known knights of the Middle Ages. Best of all, this is not fiction; the Knights Templar were very real, and their story is amazing.
The story of the Knights Templar is traced from its beginning to its end. This book also includes some of the best-known legends and myths of the Knights Templar and how their influence is still felt today.
The Crusades come alive in the pages of this book. The Knights Templar was a formal force and personified the crusading spirit of the time.
Readers will learn more than just combat episodes, as this book looks at the other side of the Templars, such as how they financed their endeavors, their ability to manage land and properties, and what made them the most amazing warrior monks of all. You will also discover how this group of brave and virtuous men was brought down by the greed of one man.
The story of the Knights Templar is one of chivalry not found in fairytales. They were men on a mission, and many died trying to fulfill it. Readers who love accounts of the Middle Ages will discover stories about the order that are not known by many people. Best of all, these stories are true.
Anyone who reads this book will discover the following:
- The Templars were usually outnumbered on the battlefield but won anyway.
- Many Templar castles still exist and are amazing tourist attractions.
- The Templars were some of the largest landowners in Europe.
- The Templars were not just warriors; they were also financial managers.
- Some common banking practices originated with the Knights Templar.
- Their legends are still popular today.
- And so much more!
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