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The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the trial of the Knights Templar that took place between 1307 and 1314, exploring the political and religious tensions of the time. It delves into the motivations behind the charges against the Templars, the legal proceedings, and the broader implications for the Church and European society. The updated discussion provides new insights and perspectives on this pivotal moment in history, highlighting its lasting impact on the perception of the Templars and medieval institutions.

When the armies of the First Crusade wrested Jerusalem from control of the Fatimids of Egypt in 1099, they believed their victory was an evident sign of God's favour. This book is devoted to the resulting settlements, that developed around the eastern shores of the Mediterranean and survived... číst celé

Focusing on the twelfth-century Cathars, the book explores their challenge to established beliefs and societal norms, highlighting the enduring relevance of their questions about faith and society today. It delves into the fundamental issues they raised, inviting readers to reflect on how these themes resonate in contemporary discussions of belief and community.

Malcolm Barber's lucid narrative separates myth from history in this full and detailed account of the Order.

Finding resonances between the fourteenth-century trial and contemporary events, Barber's classic account endeavours to tackle the unresolved controversies surrounding the consequences of the trial and includes discussions in the context of new work on the crusades, heresy, the papacy and the French monarchy.

For this new edition, Malcolm Barber has revised each chapter, taking into account the historiography of the past decade & bringing the text up to date.

This unique collection of translated sources offers a valuable insight into the lives of those who joined, supported and attacked this most fascinating and enigmatic of institutions. This book charts the origins of the Order through to the circumstances of its suppression and dissolution. -- .