ISBN10: 1594770980, ISBN13: 9781594770982, [publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company, Rochester, VT] Softcover Paperback. A thorough examination of the history of the Templars in Spain and Portugal Explores the mysteries surrounding the location of Templar enclaves Examines the Templar connections to the Cathars and to the troubadour culture Looks at the Orders influence in the kingdoms of Aragon and Catalonia and the Spanish monarchy itselfThe rise and fall of the Templar Order constitutes a fundamental and decisive episode in medieval history, and the destruction of the Order constitutes a pivotal point that fundamentally altered the direction of society. While much is known about the history of the Templar Order in France, home of its chief commandery in Paris, and in the Latin States of the Middle East, their contribution to events on the Iberian peninsula has until now remained obscure and unexplored.Renowned Templar scholar Juan Garcia Atienza reveals here the important role the Templars played in the Reconquista that saw the Moors driven out of Spain and demonstrates the great influence they exerted in the kingdoms of Castille and Navarre and the territories of Catalonia and Aragon. He examines the mysterious connections between the Templars and the Cathars and troubadours as well as the mystery surrounding the location of all the Templar enclaves in the Iberian peninsula. He also unveils the important role the Templars had as teachers of the Spanish king ...

ISBN10: 1594770980, ISBN13: 9781594770982, [publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company, Rochester, VT] Softcover Paperback. A thorough examination of the history of the Templars in Spain and Portugal Explores the mysteries surrounding the location of Templar enclaves Examines the Templar connections to the Cathars and to the troubadour culture Looks at the Orders influence in the kingdoms of Aragon and Catalonia and the Spanish monarchy itselfThe rise and fall of the Templar Order constitutes a fundamental and decisive episode in medieval history, and the destruction of the Order constitutes a pivotal point that fundamentally altered the direction of society. While much is known about the history of the Templar Order in France, home of its chief commandery in Paris, and in the Latin States of the Middle East, their contribution to events on the Iberian peninsula has until now remained obscure and unexplored.Renowned Templar scholar Juan Garcia Atienza reveals here the important role the Templars played in the Reconquista that saw the Moors driven out of Spain and demonstrates the great influence they exerted in the kingdoms of Castille and Navarre and the territories of Catalonia and Aragon. He examines the mysterious connections between the Templars and the Cathars and troubadours as well as the mystery surrounding the location of all the Templar enclaves in the Iberian peninsula. He also unveils the important role the Templars had as teachers of the Spanish king ...
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ISBN10: 1594770980, ISBN13: 9781594770982, [publisher: INNER TRADITIONS INTERNATIONAL 2006-04-27, Rochester, Vt.] Softcover Language: ENG
[Oxford, OX, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2006]