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Persecution of the Templars: Scandal, Torture, Trial
Persecution of the Templars: Scandal, Torture, Trial
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The trial of the Knights Templar was a brutal and infamous event in history, with many of the accused making shocking confessions under torture. This book follows the trial from its early days to the dissolution of the order in 1314, using first-hand testimony and written records to illuminate the stories of ordinary members and the resistance they faced.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 05 March 2020
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
The trial of the Knights Templar stands as one of the most notorious and controversial events in history. Accused of heresy by the king of France, the Templars were arrested, imprisoned, and their belongings seized. They endured brutal interrogation and torture, leading to shocking confessions of denial of Christ, desecration of the Cross, and various other acts. This book delves into the day-to-day reality of the trial, spanning from the initial scandal and scheming in 1305 to the dissolution of the order in 1314. Through firsthand testimony and written records of the interrogations of 231 French Templars, the book sheds light on the stories of hundreds of ordinary members, some of whom testified at the trial, as well as the many others who either denied the charges or retracted their confessions. This meticulously researched and immersive account provides a profound insight into the relentless persecution and the often underestimated resistance of the once-mighty Knights Templar.
The trial of the Knights Templar
The trial of the Knights Templar, a historical event shrouded in controversy and intrigue, stands as one of the most infamous chapters in human history. Accused of heresy by the king of France, the Templars were arrested, imprisoned, and their belongings seized. They endured brutal interrogation and torture, leading to shocking confessions of denial of Christ, desecration of the Cross, and various other acts. This book delves into the day-to-day reality of the trial, spanning from the initial scandal and scheming in 1305 to the dissolution of the order in 1314. Through firsthand testimony and written records of the interrogations of 231 French Templars, the book sheds light on the stories of hundreds of ordinary members, some of whom testified at the trial, as well as the many others who either denied the charges or retracted their confessions. This meticulously researched and immersive account provides a profound insight into the relentless persecution and the often underestimated resistance of the once-mighty Knights Templar.
Weight: 300g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781257869
Edition number: Main
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