From the Book - 1st U.S. ed.
The contexts. The Temple of Solomon ; The new Christian empire ; The Muslim conquests ; The first Crusade
The rise (1099 to 1150). Origins of the Templars ; The second Crusade
The power (1150-1291). Crusader castles ; Merchant bankers ; Medieval heresy ; Saladin and the Templars ; Holding on
The fall (1291-1314). Exile from the Holy Land ; The trial
The aftermath. Survivals ; Conspiracies
Locations. Outremer. Israel ; Syria
Europe. France ; Spain ; Portugal ; Britain
Templarism. Born again Templars.
