Thomas F. (hardtack) -
I won't pretend this wasn't a difficult book for me to read. Expecting a history of the Templars, I was treated to an in-depth history of Christianity and Islam. Perhaps, if I wasn't already knowledgeable in those subjects, I would have found it more interesting. Still, the author did a very good job with his detailed history of those religions, the Templars, the Crusades, and the politics surrounding them.
While telling me more than I really wanted to know, the author did a fantastic job teaching me.
While telling me more than I really wanted to know, the author did a fantastic job teaching me.
Cookie F. reviewed The Templars: The Dramatic History of the Knights Templar, the Most Powerful Military Order of the Crusades on + 18 more book reviews
Actually, I gave this book as a gift to a family member, and they have told me "It is very interesting and enjoyable". We as a family are great fans of the program Oak Island on History channel and consequently, this book is more interesting.
Frank S. (colonelstech) reviewed The Templars: The Dramatic History of the Knights Templar, the Most Powerful Military Order of the Crusades on + 38 more book reviews
Read's history is an excellent antidote to the myths and dramatizations that have followed the Templars since the 1300s.
Complrehensive, balanced, and scholarly, Read's history offers a readable and accessible pathway to Templar history.
Complrehensive, balanced, and scholarly, Read's history offers a readable and accessible pathway to Templar history.
Jeffrey F. (Yerffej) reviewed The Templars: The Dramatic History of the Knights Templar, the Most Powerful Military Order of the Crusades on + 6 more book reviews
I enjoyed the first section of the book, when the history of the templars were laid out, but the second half was hard to follow.
