The Tragedy of the Templars: The Rise and Fall of the Crusader StatesThe acclaimed medieval historian chronicles the rise of Templar powers in the Levant—and the saga of their destruction. Founded on Christmas Day 1119 in Jerusalem, the Knights Templar was a religious order dedicated to defending the Holy Land and its Christian pilgrims in the decades after the First Crusade. Legendary for their bravery and dedication, the Templars became one of the wealthiest and most powerful bodies of the medieval world—and the chief defenders of Christian society against growing Muslim forces. In The Tragedy of the Templars: The Rise and Fall of the Crusader States, Haag masterfully details the conflicts and betrayals that sent this faction of powerful knights spiraling from domination to condemnation. This stirring and thoroughly researched work of historical investigation includes maps and full-color photographs of important cultural sites, many of which doubled as battlefields during the Crusades. |
Contents
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The Abbasids and the Arab Eclipse | |
Muslim Wars and the Destruction of Palestine | |
The Call | |
The Founding of the Templars and the Crusader States | |
Outremer | |
Zengis Jihad | |
Templar Wealth | |
Saladins Jihad | |
The Fall of Jerusalem to Saladin | |
The Mamelukes | |
Aftermath | |
The Destruction of the Templars | |
Bibliography | |
Index | |
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