REAL HISTORY BEHIND THE TEMPLARS, THE - Softcover

Sharan Newman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0425215334 ISBN 13: 9780425215333

Publisher: BERKLEY - US, 2007

Synopsis

The medieval historian who revealed The Real History Behind the Da Vinci Code, uncloaks the Templars. Sharan Newman elucidates the mysteries and misconceptions of the Templars, from their true first founding and role in the Crusades to more modern intrigues including: Were they devout knights or heretics? Did they leave behind a fantastic treasure? How did they come to be associated with the Holy Grail? Does the order still exist?

About this title

Synopsis:

A medieval history and author of The Real History Behind the Da Vinci Code analyzes the myths, misconceptions, and mysteries of the legendary warrior monks, examining their role in the Crusades, their association with the Holy Grail, accusations of heresy within the order, the truth about a possible treasure, their history and fate, and more. Origi

About the Author:

Sharan Newman is a longtime member of the Medieval Academy, has served on the advisory board for the Medieval Association of the Pacific, and is a Ph.D. candidate at UC Santa Barbara. Newman's medieval French mysteries have garnered Macavity, Agatha, and Anthony Award nominations, and she has won the Herodotus Award for Best Historical History.

About this edition

• Publisher: BERKLEY - US
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0425215334
• ISBN 13: 9780425215333
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352