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Knights Templar Encyclopedia

This authoritative sourcebook offers comprehensive information on Knights Templar history, symbols, key figures, unanswered questions, and more.

Who were the Knights Templar? And how did they become the wealthiest multinational corporation in the medieval West? These powerful crusaders of the late Middle Ages remain a source of fascination for their mysterious ways and their far-reaching influence. The knights of the Order of the Temple were not only warriors, but also diplomats, international banking experts, advisors to popes and kings, and much more.

Written by leading Templar authority and medieval historian Dr. Karen Ralls, Knights Templar Encyclopedia presents the history of the Order of the Temple in an accessible A-to-Z format. This authoritative sourcebook features a wealth of information on the key Templar people, places, events, symbols, organization, daily life, beliefs, economic empire, trial, and more. It includes photos and illustrations, an extensive bibliography, a historical timeline, and a list of major European Templar sites.

Karen Ralls

Karen Ralls, PhD,  medieval historian and world religions scholar, obtained her doctorate from the University of Edinburgh. She was Postdoctoral Lecturer and Fellow (University of Edinburgh) and also Deputy Curator of the Rosslyn Chapel museum exhibition (1995-2001) prior to continuing with her specialist work in Oxford, England.  A member of the Templar Heritage Trust UK,  the American Academy of Religion and originally from the USA, Dr Ralls lectures internationally,  speaks at conferences, leads workshops and tours, serves as museum and art consultant,  and has appeared on a number of  History Channel, Discovery, and National Geographic TV documentaries. Her award-winning Ancient Quest website is www ancientquest com .

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