The History of the Knights Templars

The history of the Knights Templars as told in 1842 by 'a member of the Inner Temple'. Chapters on the Origin of the Templars, their popularity in Europe and their rivalry with the Knights of St John, later to be known as the Knights of Malta. Detailed information on the activities of the Templars in the Holy Land, the 1312AD suppression of the Templars in France and other countries, culminating in the execution of Jacques de Molay. Also includes information on the continuation of the Knights Templars in England and Scotland and the formation of the society of Knights Templar in London and the rebuilding of the Temple in 1816.

Charles G. Addison was an English barrister and historical, travel, and legal writer during the nineteenth century. He is the author of "Damascusand Palmyra", "The Temple Church", andtwo legal textbooks, "A Treatise on the Law of Contracts and Wrongsand their Remedies", and "A Treatise on the Law of Torts". He lived in England.