The history of the mysterious Knights Templar as told in 1842 by "a member of the Inner Temple." Includes chapters on the Origin of the Templars, their popularity in Europe and their rivalry with the Knights of St. John, later to be known as the Knights of Malta. Detailed information on the activities of the Templars in the Holy Land, and the 1312 A.D. suppression of the Templars in France and other countries of Europe, culminating in the execution of Jacques de Molay. Also includes information on the continuation of the Knights Templars in England and Scotland and the formation of the society of Knights Templar in London and the rebuilding of the Temple in 1816. Includes a lengthy introduction on the Templars, the lost Templar Fleet and their connections to the Holy Grail, the Spear of Destiny and the ancient North American sea routes.

Table of Contents

Introduction
by David Hatcher Childress
Preface

I. Origin of the Templars
II. The Visit of Hughes de Payens to
     England
III. Hughes de Paynes Returns to
      Palestine
IV. The Contest Between Saladin and
      the Templars
V. The Temple at London

VI. Heraclius Quarrels with the King
      of England
VII. Richard Coeur de Lion Joins the
       Templars
VIII. The Conquest of Jerusalem
IX. The Downfall of the Templars
X. The Templars in France
XI. The Restoration of the Temple
     Church
XII. The Monuments of the Crusaders
XIII. Antiquities in the Temple
XIV. The Temple Garden

395 pages, 6 x 9, Paperback, Illustrated

Price - $16.95