The History of the Knights Templars

Addison, Charles G & Intro by David Childress

ISBN 10: 0932813402 / ISBN 13: 9780932813404

Published by Adventures Unlimited Press, 2001

About this Item

Near fine or fine - looks about new with no markings or visible wear. Facsimile of a rare 1842 book with a new introduction.

Seller Inventory # 053180

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of the Knights Templars
• Publisher: Adventures Unlimited Press
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0932813402
• ISBN 13: 9780932813404
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Near Fine

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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.