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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 271.7913
EAN num: 9781841766706
ISBN number: 1841766704
Label: Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer: Osprey Publishing
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 64
Printing Date: October 22, 2004
Publishing house: Osprey Publishing
Release Date: October 22, 2004
Sale Popularity Level: 27710
Studio: Osprey Publishing
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The order of the Temple was a military-religious organisation that was set up to protect pilgrims and settlers in the Holy Land. The Templars believed they were God's warriors fighting on God's behalf and developed a fearsome reputation among the neighbouring Muslim rulers. This book examines the men who joined the order and why they joined it, focusing on those who fought in the Holy Land. Based on contemporary sources it provides an effective insight into the daily lives of the warriors, from their admission ceremony to their training, organisation in the field, and how they fought in battle.
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If you want to begin your studies of this fascinating order then this is probably an okay book to read.
Simple exposition of the history of the Templars with all the recently described mysteries expunged.
Small book, easily absorbed and understood.
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The Knight Templar is another Ospery warrior collection on the most famous and mysterious Christian military orders that battled in the Holy Land during the Crusades. Do not let the outside fool you though, this is no comic book but a well researched, written and illustrated history of the Knights Templar.
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I appreciate this book's lack of mythical jargon and alleged conspiracies, but its simple focus on the appearance, lifestyle, and gear of the Templars. An essential and highly recommended title. Also has good plates.
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Knight Templar 1120-1312, by Helen Nicholson is, like most of the books in the Osprey Warrior series, well-written and copiously illustrated.
Although only 64 pages in length, the greatest value of the book is its several photographs and illustrations allowing the reader to get a good `picture' of what Templar life was like.
The book is divided into the following chapters:
Introduction
Chronology
Recruitment and Admission
Belief and Belonging
Training
Appearance and Equipment
Living Conditions: On Campaign
Experience of Battle
Museums and Re-Enactment
Glossary
Bibliography
Colour Plate Commentaries
Index
"Knight Templar 1120-1312" is a good introduction to the historical Knights Templar for those unaware of their history and a fair quick reference for those with a deeper background.
The book lacks any of the claims of Templar mysticism or its ties to Freemasonry, and remains focused on established history.
If you enjoy reading about the Knights Templar, than this book is definitely a worthwhile addition to your library.
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I like this book because it has useful, practical information, is written by scholars and it has good illustrations. I like the fact that the book focuses on what daily life would have been like for the warrior-monks and that the authors also talk about why people joined the Templars. One thing I did not know before reading this is that there were nuns who were part of the Templars, though they did not fight in the Holy battles and they were understandably segregated most of the time from their male counterparts.
I was very impressed with the descriptions of what they wore (which is very useful to me since I write historical fiction). I love the fact that the illustrations are so brilliant and detailed. One of the things that frustrates me about books relating to the Medieval period is that the illustrations are poor (unless it's a children's book and then you get little information). This book is great because it has the look of a young adult book, but the information appears to be well researched. It is definately history made easy and fun!
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