Fragments Of Templar History, Legend And Story

By Chalmers Lowell Pancoast

Book Overview

Fragments of Templar History, Legend and Story is a book written by Chalmers Lowell Pancoast that explores the history and mythology surrounding the Knights Templar. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which delves into a different aspect of the Templars' legacy. The first chapter provides an overview of the Templars' origins, tracing their roots back to the Crusades and the Holy Land. The second chapter explores the Templars' rise to power and their role in shaping the political and economic landscape of medieval Europe. The third chapter delves into the legends and myths that have grown up around the Templars over the centuries, including stories of their secret knowledge and magical powers. The fourth chapter examines the downfall of the Templars, including their persecution by the church and their eventual dissolution. The final chapter of the book looks at the legacy of the Templars and their impact on modern culture, including their influence on Freemasonry and other secret societies. Throughout the book, Pancoast draws on a wide range of historical sources and primary documents to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of the Templars' fascinating history. Overall, Fragments of Templar History, Legend and Story is a must-read for anyone interested in the Knights Templar, medieval history, or the intersection of myth and reality in popular culture.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Modern Templar, by Chalmers Lowell Pancoast. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610771X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425349080
• ISBN13: 9781425349080
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"