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Informationen zum Autor Michael Haag wrote widely on the Egyptian, Classical and Medieval worlds, on the Mediterranean and the Middle East. He was regarded as the world's foremost Durrells scholar. His books include Larry: A Biography of Lawrence Durrell (1912-45) , Alexandria: City of Memory , The Durrells of Corfu and The Templars: History and Myth. Klappentext An order of warrior monks founded to protect pilgrims to Jerusalem, the Templars were among the wealthiest and most powerful bodies in the medieval world. Yet two centuries later, they were arrested, accused of blasphemy, heresy and orgies, and their leaders were burnt at the stake. Part guide, part history, this book investigates the Templar legends and legacy - from the mysteries of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, via nineteenth century development of the Freemasons, through to Templar appearances in Dan Brown and Indiana Jones. This book explains the whole context of Templar history, including the recent evidence discovered by the Vatican that the Templars were not guilty of heresy. It also features a guide to Templar castles and sites. Vorwort The definitive guide to Templars' history, legends and mysteries - and the belief that their hand can be seen in everything from the Cathar heresy to Masonic conspiracies Zusammenfassung Investigates the Templar legends and legacy - from the mysteries of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem through to Templar appearances in Dan Brown and Indiana Jones. This book explains the context of Templar history, including the evidence discovered by the Vatican that the Templars were not guilty of heresy.
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Michael Haag wrote widely on the Egyptian, Classical and Medieval worlds, on the Mediterranean and the Middle East. He was regarded as the world's foremost Durrells scholar. His books include Larry: A Biography of Lawrence Durrell (1912-45), Alexandria: City of Memory, The Durrells of Corfu and The Templars: History and Myth.
