EXTENDED SUMMARY

THE TEMPLARS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY DAN JONES

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: EVERBOOK SUMMARIES

CONTENT

Origins as Pilgrims (c. 1102-1129)

Formalizing the Order (1129-1144)

Transformation into Soldiers (1144-1187)

Rise of Nur al-Din and the Shifting Landscape (mid-12th Century)

The Battle of Hattin and the Fall of Jerusalem (1187)

From Military Setback to Financial Powerhouse (1189-1260)

Continued Military Involvement and Shifting Crusader Focus (13th Century)

The Seeds of Destruction and the Trial Begins (late 13th - early 14th Century)

Dissolution and Aftermath (1307-1314)

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The Templars by Dan Jones vividly recounts the dramatic history of the Knights Templar, from their initial role as protectors of pilgrims in the Holy Land following the First Crusade. The narrative traces their remarkable ascent into a wealthy and influential international order that played a crucial part in the medieval conflicts between Christian and Muslim forces in Palestine, Syria, and Egypt. The book delves into the complex interplay of seemingly endless warfare, the clash of cultures, the burgeoning relationship between international finance and geopolitics, and the potent influence of propaganda and myth-making surrounding this powerful religious military order. It explores themes of faith, war, power, and the forces that ultimately led to the Templars' spectacular annihilation.

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Release date

Audiobook: March 18, 2025