Story of the Knights Templars 1118-1315

The Story of the Knights Templars 1118-1315 is a historical book written by Ferris E. Lewis. The book is a comprehensive account of the rise and fall of the Knights Templars, a medieval Christian military order that was established in 1118 to protect pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. The book covers the period from the founding of the order to its dissolution in 1315.The book begins by providing an overview of the political and social context of the era in which the Knights Templars were established. It then goes on to describe the origins and early years of the order, including its founding by Hugh de Payens and its initial mission to protect Christian pilgrims in the Holy Land.The book also discusses the evolution of the Knights Templars into a powerful military and financial organization, with chapters on their involvement in the Crusades, their acquisition of vast amounts of wealth and property, and their role as bankers and financiers to European rulers.The book also covers the downfall of the Knights Templars, including their persecution by King Philip IV of France and the eventual dissolution of the order by Pope Clement V in 1312.Throughout the book, Lewis provides a detailed and engaging account of the history of the Knights Templars, drawing on primary sources and contemporary accounts to paint a vivid picture of this fascinating period of medieval history.Contents: Pilgrims and Pilgrimages; Rise of Mohammedanism; The Crusades; Origin and Growth of Knights Templars; Classes Within the Order; Their Organization and Life; Last Triumph of the Templars; Philip IV Plans Destruction of Templars; Prisons and Torture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ferris E. Lewis

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing

Publication Date: Apr 07, 1994

Number of Pages: 112 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1564594416

ISBN-13: 9781564594419