| Author |
Addison, C. G. (Charles Greenstreet), 1812-1866 |
| LoC No. |
09032604
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| Title |
The Knights Templars
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| Edition |
Third Edition
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Paul Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"The Knights Templars" by C. G. Addison is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book explores the origins, deeds, and downfall of the Knights Templars, a medieval military and religious order that played a significant role during the Crusades. Addison delves into their noble pursuits, challenges, and the eventual betrayal they faced, offering a rich narrative on their historical legacy. The opening of the book sets the stage for the fascinating history of the Knights Templars, beginning with the rise of pilgrimage to Jerusalem and the birth of the Order in the aftermath of the First Crusade. It describes the founding members, including Hugh de Payens, and their commissioning by King Baldwin of Jerusalem to protect pilgrims traveling to holy sites. The text indicates the Templars' initial mission to safeguard the faithful transitioned into a larger military role, intertwining their religious fervor with martial discipline amid the political and military landscape of the time. Addison also addresses common misconceptions about the Order, setting the tone for a fair and thorough examination of these storied knights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
CR: History: Heraldry
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| Subject |
Templars
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
44376 |
| Release Date |
Dec 6, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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