Sketch of the History of the Knights Templars Second Edition

"Sketch of the History of the Knights Templars" by James Burnes is a record focusing on the history of the Knights Templar. The account begins with the author's personal reasons for writing it, and then considers the group's humble beginnings to explore the rise and fall of the Knights Templars and how they went from poor protectors of religious travelers to a strong, rich, yet conflicted group, ultimately hinting at its tragic downfall. It deals with their start, how they became strong, and the problems both within the group and from outside that eventually led to their destruction.