Philip IV Plans The Destruction Of The Knights Templars

By Ferris E. Lewis

Book Overview

""Philip IV Plans The Destruction Of The Knights Templars"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Ferris E. Lewis. The book delves into the events leading up to the downfall of the Knights Templar, a powerful and wealthy medieval Christian military order. Specifically, the book focuses on the role of King Philip IV of France in orchestrating the destruction of the order, including his motivations and the political and religious context of the time. The book draws on a variety of primary sources, including papal bulls, legal documents, and contemporary chronicles, to provide an in-depth and well-researched account of this pivotal moment in European history. Overall, ""Philip IV Plans The Destruction Of The Knights Templars"" offers a fascinating and informative look at one of the most dramatic and controversial episodes of the Middle Ages.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Story of the Knights Templars 1118-1315, by Ferris E. Lewis. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594416.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: 1162813776
• ISBN13: 9781162813776
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 18 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"