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The Templars

History and Myth: From Solomon's Temple to the Freemasons
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The Templars by Michael Haag delves into the history and legacy of the Knights Templar, exploring their origins during the Crusades, their rise to power, and ultimate downfall. It investigates the myths and truths surrounding this influential order of warrior-monks, offering insights into their enduring impact on religion and culture. The book weaves together historical narratives with a detailed examination of their spiritual and political significance.
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The Templars

The definitive guide to the Templars - from Solomon's Temple to the Freemasons.

The definitive guide to Templars' history, legends and mysteries - and the belief that their hand can be seen in everything from the Cathar heresy to Masonic conspiracies.

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An order of warrior monks founded to protect pilgrims to Jerusalem, the Templars were among the most powerful bodies in the medieval world. Yet two centuries later, they were accused of blasphemy, heresy, and orgies, and their leaders were burnt at the stake.

Part guide, part history, The Templars investigates the Templar legends and legacyβ€”from the mysteries of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, via the nineteenth century development of the Freemasons, through to Templar appearances in Dan Brown and Indiana Jones.

This book explains the whole context of Templar history, including the recent evidence discovered by the Vatican that the Templars were not guilty of heresy. It also features a guide to Templar castles and sites.

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Michael Haag's The Templars is praised for its well-organised and extensive exploration of history, considered an excellent starting point for those interested in the Templars. It is described as comprehensive, balanced, and engaging, offering astonishing insights that surpass the legends. The book covers a broad range of topics related to the Templars' intriguing history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846681530

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Books Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 414g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Michael Haag has written widely on the Egyptian, Classical and Medieval worlds. He is the author of the much-admired Alexandria: City of Memory and of the bestselling Rough Guides to Tutankhamun and The Da Vinci Code.

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