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Investigates the Templar legends and legacy - from the mysteries of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem through to Templar appearances in Dan Brown and Indiana Jones. This book explains the context of Templar history, including the evidence discovered by the Vatican that the Templars were not guilty of heresy.
Michael Haag, in his well-knit narrative gets through an enormous spread of history
An essential guide for anyone who wants a comprehensive guide to the Templars ... a perfect place to begin your quest.
Admirably comprehensive and balanced
An intriguing and revealing work that surprises and entertains
The true story of the templars, revealed in Haag's book, is even more astonishing than the legends they spawned
Michael Haag's comprehensive and considered book covers a multitude of topics related to the group...
Michael Haag has written widely on the Egyptian, Classical and Medieval worlds. He is author of the much-admired Alexandria: City of Memory (Yale University Press), and of bestselling Rough Guides to Tutankhamun and The Da Vinci Code.