The Knights Templars

"The Knights Templars" by C. G. Addison is a historical story that journeys into the world of the Knights Templar, a group of soldier monks from the Middle Ages, during the Crusades. Addison explains how they started, what they did, and how they were destroyed. It starts with people traveling to Jerusalem and then explores how the Knights Templar got their start after the First Crusade. Important people like Hugh de Payens and King Baldwin helped start the Order. This explores how they went from protecting religious travelers to becoming powerful soldiers, mixing their strong beliefs with fighting skills amidst a world filled with battles and political schemes. Also, some commonly held incorrect beliefs about the Order are addressed, promising readers a balanced, fact-based look at the legendary knights.