Format:
Book
Author:
Jones, Dan, 1981- author.
Title:
The Templars : the rise and spectacular fall of God's holy warriors / Dan Jones.
Publisher, Date:
New York, New York : Viking, 2017.
Description:
xvi, 428 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Summary:
A narrative history of the Knights Templar draws on extensive original sources to separate fact from myth, exploring their actual work and influence, the reasons they fell out of favor, and whether or not they were guilty of heresy.
Subjects:
Templars -- History.
Military religious orders -- History.
HISTORY / Military / Medieval.
RELIGION / Christian Church / History.
HISTORY / Middle East / Israel & Palestine.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Part I. Pilgrims, c. 1102-1144 -- A golden basin filled with scorpions -- The defense of Jerusalem -- A new knighthood -- Every good gift -- Part II. Soldiers, 1144-1187 -- A tournament between Heaven and Hell -- The mill of war -- The godforsaken tower -- Power and riches -- Troubles in the two lands -- Tears of fire -- Woe to you, Jerusalem! -- Part III. Bankers, 1189-1260 -- The pursuit of fortune -- Nowhere in poverty -- Damietta! -- Animosity and hatred -- Unfurl and raise our banner! -- Part IV. Heretics, 1260-1311 -- A lump in the throat -- The city will fall -- At the Devil's prompting -- Heretical depravity -- God will avenge our death -- Epilogue: the holy grail.
LCCN:
2017025385
ISBN:
9780525428305
0525428305
Other Number:
993752236
System Availability:
1
Current Holds:
0
# Local items:
1
Control Number:
105166
Call Number:
271.7 JON
Course Reserves:
0
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# System items in:
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