The Knights Templar

A fascinating succinct, easy to read pocket book 

In 1118, nineteen years after the fall of Jerusalem to Christian hands, nine Knights arrived at the court of King Baudoin II (Commonly referred to as Baldwin), ruler of the new kingdom. These Knights were led by one Hugues de Payens a member of the lower nobility of Champagne. The Knights stated that their mission was to protect the Pilgrims en route to the Holy Places of Jesus, and they had taken vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience to the teachings of Christ.' 

This is a comprehensive pocket book covering the origins, structure, appearance, clothing, territory, emblems and even the lifestyle of the Knights Templar. It includes many illustrations, a complete list of the Grand Masters or the order, charts of chronology of key events and even a set of check lists that were used by the Templars themselves.  

Pocket Paperback

112 Printed Pages