Knights Templar Encyclopedia: The Essential Guide to the People, Places, Events, and Symbols of the Order of the TempleRed Wheel/Weiser, 2007 M01 1 - 301 pages Today, as never before, interest in the Knights Templar is growing exponentially, especially since The Da Vinci Code. But who were these powerful knights of the Crusades? What is fact and what is fiction? And how did they become the wealthiest multinational corporation in the medieval West? A first of its kind, Knights Templar Encyclopedia presents in convenient, readable, A-to-Z format, the fascinating history behind the most famous military religious order of the Crusades--the Knights Templar. Written by leading Templar authority and medieval historian Dr. Karen Ralls, this authoritative sourcebook of hundreds of entries features a wealth of information on the key Templar people, places, events, symbols, organization, daily life, beliefs, economic empire, trial, and more. The product of more than a decade of meticulous, scholarly research, this indispensable resource is for the general reader and specialist alike--for anyone, in fact, who is interested in the history and legacy of the powerful Knights Templar (1119-1312). Knights Templar Encyclopedia includes photos and illustrations, an extensive bibliography, a historical time line, and a list of major European Templar sites. |
Contents
Preface | 9 |
A | 15 |
B | 31 |
C | 45 |
D | 61 |
E | 63 |
F | 65 |
G | 73 |
P | 137 |
R | 151 |
S | 167 |
T | 187 |
V | 225 |
W | 227 |
Chronology of Events | 229 |
Grand Masters of the Knights Templar | 241 |
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