Product Description

'Their existence was a meteor, which illuminated the age in which they flourished', Reverend G. Oliver, TEMPLE BRUER AND ITS KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, 1841 The Knights Templar was a military and religious order that dominated medieval Europe for nearly two hundred years until it was suppressed in the early 1300s. The warrior monks then disappeared from history into myth, their true nature forgotten and woven into fantasy. But the traces they left behind on the land can still be seen, and, with a combination of stunning photography, historical imagery and detailed descriptions, this book provides not only a history of the Templars but also the first comprehensive survey of all the Templar sites in Britain. The author has researched and visited every site; he explains what there is to be seen, and the history and mythology behind it - as well as directions on how to get there.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #157552 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 256 pages

LOCAL HISTORY MAGAZINE
'An extremely handsome hardback... this is a book which collectors will treasure... fascinating... Highly recommended.'

Review
'An extremely handsome hardback... this is a book which collectors will treasure... fascinating... Highly recommended.' (LOCAL HISTORY MAGAZINE )

'This sumptuously produced labour of love is... meticulously recorded, beautifully photographed. It's an admirable piece of work.' (GEOGRAPHICAL )

'Fascinating... with his attention to detail and straighforward narrative Brighton shows repeatedly his passion for the subject...' (BIRMINGHAM POST )

'comprehensive and well illustrated' (BEST OF BRITISH )

'an essential guide for anyone whose interest has been piqued by the recent Da Vinci Code boom.' (FAMILY HISTORY MONTHLY )

'This delightful, generously illustrated book puts the Templars firmly on the map.' (THE FIELD )

BIRMINGHAM POST
'Fascinating... with his attention to detail and straighforward narrative Brighton shows repeatedly his passion for the subject...'

Customer Reviews

Wonderful book
Brilliant research and photography have come together, to take you on a journey to the long forgotten Templar holdings of Great Britian.
Book well worth the money and a true labour of love.
Highly recommended!
Better than going there yourself...you have the visual and the info all in one!

Excellent, one of the best around.
What can I say and Where to begin?

An excellent insight into Templar activity around the British Isles. Not only does it show the most fascinating sites around Britain but it tells of the known History surrounding the sites, each with several pages of information.

It is very well written which means those with only a passing interest in the subject will find this a joy to read but without losing any of its appeal to Templar enthusiasts such as myself.

Well laid out with each area of the country given its own sections making it easy to find places near to you. An excellent book which has taught me many things about Templar sites around the area which I reside in that I did not know were there.

The only downside about the book is causing me to curse about all the petrol that I will have to buy visiting these sites.

Excellent 5 stars. Where next Mr Brighton as many will be following.