Le procès des Templiers, Tome I. by Jules Michelet
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"Le procès des Templiers, Tome I" by Jules Michelet is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume delves into the trial of the Knights Templar, presenting proceedings and documents from the significant and controversial interrogation of the order's leaders conducted in Paris. Michelet aims to provide an extensive and unfiltered look at these historical events, allowing readers to engage directly with the primary sources and evidence from this notable
medieval scandal. The opening of "Le procès des Templiers" introduces the context surrounding the interrogation of the Grand Master of the Templars and a group of knights by ecclesiastical commissioners. The text highlights the meticulous and compassionate nature of these inquiries compared to the brutal methods used by the inquisition, suggesting that the accounts gathered here may carry more reliability. Michelet emphasizes the existence of two key manuscripts from these interrogations, referencing their historical significance and the confidentiality surrounding the documentation. He sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the case by indicating that these testimonies reveal a complex tapestry of human experience, belief, and the controversial accusations faced by the Templars. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Michelet, Jules, 1798-1874 |
|---|---|
| Title | Le procès des Templiers, Tome I. |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Connal, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 27.6 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | Latin |
| LoC Class | CR: History: Heraldry |
| Subject | Inquisition -- France |
| Subject | Templars -- France |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22919 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 388 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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