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The Templars : the rise and spectacular fall of God's holy warriors, Dan Jones

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The Templars : the rise and spectacular fall of God's holy warriors
Title
The Templars
Title remainder
the rise and spectacular fall of God's holy warriors
Statement of responsibility
Dan Jones
Creator
Author
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
A narrative history of the Knights Templar draws on extensive original sources to separate fact from myth, exploring their actual work and influence, the reasons they fell out of favor, and whether or not they were guilty of heresy
Cataloging source
DLC
http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
1981-
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Jones, Dan
Dewey number
271/.7913
Illustrations
  • illustrations
  • maps
  • plates
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Templars
  • Templars
  • Military religious orders
  • Military religious orders
Label
The Templars : the rise and spectacular fall of God's holy warriors, Dan Jones
Instantiates
Publication
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Part I. Pilgrims, c. 1102-1144 -- A golden basin filled with scorpions -- The defense of Jerusalem -- A new knighthood -- Every good gift -- Part II. Soldiers, 1144-1187 -- A tournament between Heaven and Hell -- The mill of war -- The godforsaken tower -- Power and riches -- Troubles in the two lands -- Tears of fire -- Woe to you, Jerusalem! -- Part III. Bankers, 1189-1260 -- The pursuit of fortune -- Nowhere in poverty -- Damietta! -- Animosity and hatred -- Unfurl and raise our banner! -- Part IV. Heretics, 1260-1314 -- A lump in the throat -- The city will fall -- At the Devil's prompting -- Heretical depravity -- God will avenge our death -- Epilogue: the holy grail
Control code
ocn993752236
Dimensions
25 cm
Extent
xvi, 428 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates
Isbn
9780143108962
Lccn
2017025385
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other control number
40027507441
Other physical details
color illustrations, maps
Label
The Templars : the rise and spectacular fall of God's holy warriors, Dan Jones
Publication
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Part I. Pilgrims, c. 1102-1144 -- A golden basin filled with scorpions -- The defense of Jerusalem -- A new knighthood -- Every good gift -- Part II. Soldiers, 1144-1187 -- A tournament between Heaven and Hell -- The mill of war -- The godforsaken tower -- Power and riches -- Troubles in the two lands -- Tears of fire -- Woe to you, Jerusalem! -- Part III. Bankers, 1189-1260 -- The pursuit of fortune -- Nowhere in poverty -- Damietta! -- Animosity and hatred -- Unfurl and raise our banner! -- Part IV. Heretics, 1260-1314 -- A lump in the throat -- The city will fall -- At the Devil's prompting -- Heretical depravity -- God will avenge our death -- Epilogue: the holy grail
Control code
ocn993752236
Dimensions
25 cm
Extent
xvi, 428 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates
Isbn
9780143108962
Lccn
2017025385
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other control number
40027507441
Other physical details
color illustrations, maps

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