The Knights Templar In Britain examines exactly who became knights, what rituals sustained them, where the power bases were, and how their tentacles spread through the political and economic worlds of Britain before their defeat at the hands of the Inquisition some two hundred years later. Founded in the early twelfth century, the mysterious Knights Templar rose to be the most powerful military order of the Middle Ages. While their campaign in the Middle East and travels are well-known, their huge influence across the British isles remains virtually uncharted. For readers interested in Medieval History.
This title investigates the impact of the Templars on the politics and economy of Britain, tracing the way in which the Templars received support from Kings and became a part of feudal society with diverse holdings across the entire country. It concludes by looking at the factors that ultimately led to the defeat and dispersion of the Templars.
