Publisher's Synopsis
""The Knights Templar: A Historical Tragedy"" by M. Raynouard is a comprehensive account of the rise and fall of the legendary Knights Templar, a medieval Christian military order. The book explores the origins of the order and its initial purpose of protecting pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land, as well as its later involvement in the Crusades and its accumulation of wealth and power throughout Europe. However, the book also delves into the controversies surrounding the Knights Templar, including accusations of heresy and corruption that ultimately led to their downfall. The author examines the evidence and theories surrounding the Templars' arrest, trial, and dissolution by King Philip IV of France in 1312. Through meticulous research and analysis, Raynouard provides a detailed and fascinating account of one of the most intriguing and mysterious organizations in history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history, religious orders, and the enduring legacy of the Knights Templar.1809. This historical tragedy, with notes, is presented as it was represented on the French theater by the performers of the Emperor of the French, to which is prefixed an interesting history of the origin, character and persecution of that illustrious order, also the mode of receiving members. The whole supported by the most respectable authorities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
