The Knights Templars by C. G. Addison
QR code
"The Knights Templars" by C. G. Addison is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book explores the origins, deeds, and downfall of the Knights Templars, a medieval military and religious order that played a significant role during the Crusades. Addison delves into their noble pursuits, challenges, and the eventual betrayal they faced, offering a rich narrative on their historical legacy. The opening of the book sets the stage
for the fascinating history of the Knights Templars, beginning with the rise of pilgrimage to Jerusalem and the birth of the Order in the aftermath of the First Crusade. It describes the founding members, including Hugh de Payens, and their commissioning by King Baldwin of Jerusalem to protect pilgrims traveling to holy sites. The text indicates the Templars' initial mission to safeguard the faithful transitioned into a larger military role, intertwining their religious fervor with martial discipline amid the political and military landscape of the time. Addison also addresses common misconceptions about the Order, setting the tone for a fair and thorough examination of these storied knights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Addison, C. G. (Charles Greenstreet), 1812-1866 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 09032604 |
| Title | The Knights Templars |
| Edition | Third Edition |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Paul Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CR: History: Heraldry |
| Subject | Templars |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44376 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44376-8 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1067 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!