The Knights Templar in Britain
20 Oct 04

Founded early in the twelfth century the Knights Templar, a secret society shrouded in mystery, swiftly and stealthily rose to be the most powerful military order of the Middle Ages. A familiar part of the Crusades story, their huge influence right across the British Isles is has remained virtually uncharted, until now.

From their stunning rise to power in the twelfth century to their decimation in the 14th Century, Evelyn Lord unravels the historical secrets of these warrior monks. The book reveals who became knights, the rituals that sustained them, where the power bases were and how their tentacles spread throughout the political and economic worlds of Britain.

Lord explores their power and influence, their exploitation of land and people in order to finance the Crusades, their role as progenitors of the first European monetary system and the many legends that surround them. She also looks at their links to Freemasons, King Arthur, the Holy Grail and even the pyramids. Sifting through these myths, Lord highlights the discrepancies between fact and fiction regarding the Templars of Britain.

Enhanced with a full gazetteer of Templar sites and a guide to their remains throughout Britain, this book is vital reading for anyone interested in the Templars, the Crusades and the medieval world.

The Knights Templar in Britain Author: Evelyn Lord Publisher: Longman Pub Date: 3 November 2004 Price: £9.99 ISBN: 1405801638 The first history of the mysterious Knights Templar in Britain. Buy online from www.pearson-books.com before 22nd November 2004 to save 10% on the RRP of £9.99. Click here for further information or to purchase.

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