The Tragedy of the Templars

In The Tragedy of the Templars: The Rise and Fall of the Crusader States, acclaimed medieval historian Michael Haag chronicles the ascendant power of the Knights Templar, founded in Jerusalem in 1119 to protect Christian pilgrims and the Holy Land after the First Crusade. Renowned for their valor and commitment, the Templars grew into a formidable and wealthy force, serving as the primary defenders of Christian society against rising Muslim threats. Haag intricately explores the conflicts and betrayals that ultimately led to the decline and downfall of this influential order.