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The New Knighthood: A History of the Order of the Temple (Canto Classics) Reprint Edition
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- ISBN-101107604737
- ISBN-13978-1107604735
- EditionReprint
- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication dateMarch 26, 2012
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions5.43 x 1.07 x 8.51 inches
- Print length464 pages
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- Publisher : Cambridge University Press; Reprint edition (March 26, 2012)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 464 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1107604737
- ISBN-13 : 978-1107604735
- Item Weight : 1.43 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.43 x 1.07 x 8.51 inches
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The author concisely and in detail describes the Templar history from records as are now available, both western and eastern, as the Templar archives in Cypress were destroyed by the Ottomans in 1571. The first five chapters discusses the origins of the order, the concept of a military monastic organization, the rise of the Templars from their simple roots, to the last years of the Order in Outremer. There are chapters on Templar life and rules, the support and supply network, and the end of the Order in the early 14th century. The last chapter discusses several legends that have grown up around the Templars. The very detail may, however, put off the reader looking for a casual history. The book needs a glossary to define medieval military and religious terms.
All in all an excellent book, but one which may require more than one reading. It is recommended.
Don't buy these religious conspiracy books about the Templars expecting to actually learn the history of the Order. Instead, get "The New Knighthood" and "The Trial of the Templars" by Malcolm Barber. Dr. Barber's "The New Knighthood" is perhaps THE single best history of the Order of the Poor Knights of the Temple of Solomon available, written by one of the Order's foremost historians (though Dr. Helen Nicholson's books are also extremely good). Particularly useful and interesting are detailed chapters chronicling the Order's founding, early years and explosive growth, and chapters on the suppression and dissolution of the Order as well as its transformation into modern fantasy through the spurious history and wild assertions of religious conspiracy theorists. The chapters on the Order's founding and early growth are especially fascinating.
Barber's book is well-grounded in well-documented, scholarly fact; in those cases where the facts are unknown or open to differing interpretation, he tells you.
Barber's books (and Dr. Peter Partner's "The Mudered Magicians: The Templars and their Myth") should be required reading for anyone about to write a religious conspiracy book involving the Templars.
This is the reference that should be looked to before all others when reading or learning about the Templars.
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Other than that though, I am happy with the product, and obviously, Barber is always a great read and the king when it comes to Templar scholarship in the English speaking world.












