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The remarkable story of the Knights Templar – the wealthiest, most powerful and most secretive of the military orders that flourished in the crusading era.
Dan Jones narrates in his inimitably vivid and authoritative fashion the remarkable story of the Knights Templar.
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The Templars by Dan Jones masterfully chronicles the extraordinary history of the Knights Templar, from their humble beginnings to their dramatic downfall. This captivating narrative delves into the enigmatic and illustrious lives of the Templars, who were the wealthiest and most influential military order in the crusading era.
Dan Jones takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the medieval world, revealing how an order of warrior monks became legendary for their military prowess, immense wealth, and veil of secrecy. The book explores the Templars' participation in major crusades, their roles in some of the most significant battles, and their development into a financial powerhouse with a far-reaching network across Christendom and the Holy Land.
Jones does not merely recount their rise to prominence but gives a profound insight into their complex relationships with popes, kings, and common folk alike. As the Templars' influence continued to grow, so did the controversies and myths surrounding them, culminating in their spectacular fall from grace, marked by arrest, trial, and execution, effectively abolishing the order by the early 14th century. Yet, their legacy endures, shrouded in mystery and speculation, fuelling the imaginations of historians, novelists, and conspiracy theorists alike.
Dan Jones narrates this story in his inimitably vivid and authoritative fashion, embedding rich detail and a lively prose that brings the Middle Ages to life. With thrilling action, intrigue, and sacrifice, The Templars is more than just a historical recount; it's an immersive saga that captivates from the first page to the last.
"Exhilarating, epic, sword-swinging history" – TLS
"Jones is certainly an entertainer, but also a fine historian who knows how to render serious scholarship into accessible prose" – The Times
"Another triumphant tale from a historian who writes as addictively as any page-turning novelist" – Observer
"When it comes to rip-roaring medieval narratives, Jones has few peers, and in the Templars he finds the perfect subject" – Sunday Times
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The Templars by Dan Jones is praised for its exhilarating and epic narrative, masterful storytelling, and vivid details. Critics commend Jones's ability to combine rigorous scholarship with accessible, entertaining prose. The book offers a gripping, dramatic account of bravery, treachery, and the historic rise and fall of the Templar knights, making it as engaging as a page-turning novel.
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ISBN: 9781781858929
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 April 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Head of Zeus
Illustration: 2 X 8pp colour illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 380g
Pages: 512
About the Author
Dan Jones is a historian, broadcaster and award-winning journalist. His books, including The Plantagenets, Magna Carta, The Templars, Crusaders and The Colour of Time (with Marina Amaral), have sold more than one million copies worldwide. He has written and hosted dozens of TV shows including the acclaimed Netflix/Channel 5 series, Secrets of Great British Castles. His writing has appeared in newspapers and magazines including the Evening Standard, Sunday Times, Daily Telegraph, Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian, GQ and Spectator.
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