The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple [Paperback]

Charles G. Addison (Author), David Hatcher Childress (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1997

The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Publisher: London : Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans; Publication date: 1842; Subjects: History / General; History / Medieval; Religion / Institutions

Product Details

• Paperback: 395 pages
• Publisher: Adventures Unlimited Press (February 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0932813402
• ISBN-13: 978-0932813404
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #557,484 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for the beginner in History of the Knights Templa, August 22, 1998

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This review is from: The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple (Paperback)

This book is full of history of the Order of the Knights Templar. Addison goes into some deep history of the Templars and the Times they lived in right up to the supression of the order. He also sets up a basis for the fact that the Templars did not all 'go away' after thier supression but lived on in countries where Phillip and Pope Clement V could not touch them. This book is great to start on your journey to find the truth about this order of Knights.

43 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good referance, shoddy publication, January 13, 1999

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This review is from: The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple (Paperback)

The text, dating from 1842, is interesting and informative, especially for beginners. The publisher, however, should be embarrassed at the typos, third grade grammar and syntax in the introduction. Makes the bookseem like one published by some wierd fringe group.

29 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Tedious, February 13, 2003

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Harold Goodholm (Grand Junction, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple (Paperback)

I am a History buff, and am interested in learning more about little known subjects, such as the Templars, and can enjoy reading any history provided the author can generate reader interest in his subject matter, which Mr. Addison has failed to do for me. The profusion of Latin words & phrases without any attempt at translation deprives the reader of the subjects substance. The subject matter is, or can be, fascinating, however the stultifying and the excessive use of foreign phrases detracts from the narrative. Also, a book of history should include an Index, & a biblioghaphy. This book does not include either!