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Title: The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple
Note: Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple" by Charles G. Addison is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book delves into the extraordinary narrative of the Knights Templars, exploring their origins during the Crusades, their military-defensive role, and their eventual downfall. It is likely to appeal to readers interested in medieval history, particularly in relation to the religious and military dynamics of the time. The opening of the work presents the origins of the Knights Templars, detailing their initial formation to protect pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem amid rampant dangers. It describes how these soldiers of Christ blended monastic vows with military duties, gaining significant influence as they defended the Latin Kingdom during the Crusades. The text highlights pivotal events surrounding their establishment, including their integration into the sacred space of the Temple on Mount Moriah, the formation of their governing rules, and the increasing reputation they garnered throughout Christendom. Addison sets the stage for a comprehensive account of the Templars' heroic past and tragic fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Addison, C. G. (Charles Greenstreet), 1812-1866
EBook No.: 38593
Published: Jan 17, 2012
Downloads: 468
Language: English
Subject: Templars -- History
LoCC: History: Heraldry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple
Note: Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian
Libraries.)
Summary: "The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple" by Charles G. Addison is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book delves into the extraordinary narrative of the Knights Templars, exploring their origins during the Crusades, their military-defensive role, and their eventual downfall. It is likely to appeal to readers interested in medieval history, particularly in relation to the religious and military dynamics of the time. The opening of the work presents the origins of the Knights Templars, detailing their initial formation to protect pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem amid rampant dangers. It describes how these soldiers of Christ blended monastic vows with military duties, gaining significant influence as they defended the Latin Kingdom during the Crusades. The text highlights pivotal events surrounding their establishment, including their integration into the sacred space of the Temple on Mount Moriah, the formation of their governing rules, and the increasing reputation they garnered throughout Christendom. Addison sets the stage for a comprehensive account of the Templars' heroic past and tragic fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Addison, C. G. (Charles Greenstreet), 1812-1866
EBook No.: 38593
Published: Jan 17, 2012
Downloads: 468
Language: English
Subject: Templars -- History
LoCC: History: Heraldry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.