A lavishly illustrated; comprehensive look at the mysterious history of the Order of the Knights Templar • Presents the myths and historical truths of the Knights Templar; the elite warrior army of the pope who were destroyed as heretics some 700 years ago • Examines the evidence of the Templar connections to the Assassins and the Cathars • Includes more than 170 period illustrations and contemporary photos of former Templar strongholds in Europe and Jerusalem Despite the increasing scholarship devoted to the study of the Templar order; founded in 1119; the mystery surrounding the Templars endures. Secret societies from the Freemasons to the Ordo Templi Orientis claim descent from this religious order of warrior-monks. As the private army of the pope; the Knights Templar were initially established to protect Christian pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land but grew to become one of the most powerful organizations in the Middle Ages. With period illustrations from manuscripts from the Crusades; interpretive romantic paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries; and contemporary photos by Steven Brooke and others of former Templar strongholds in Europe and Jerusalem; James Wasserman; author of the bestselling The Templars and the Assassins; provides a fascinating history of the Order and the many mysteries and legends that surround it. Wasserman presents the evidence for the Templar connection to mystical Islamic organizations such as the Assassins as well as their ties to “heretical†groups such as the Cathars; who were targeted by a crusade in southern France to expunge the challenge they presented to the orthodoxy of their time. In addition to providing an overview of the Templars’ actions during the Crusades; Wasserman revisits the trial and the charges leveled against them; showing how the Order was ruthlessly crushed. He also explores the nature of the treasure they left behind; which has fueled popular imagination for centuries.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. A path back to greatnessBy Jeff D. SandeferFrank Buckley makes a compelling case that the American Dream is in real danger; and well worth saving. Thankfully; he gives us a path back to what truly made America great; which is a welcome relief from today's shrill and shallow political rhetoric.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. This book explains a lot !By Peter Van OudenarenI loved this book; for once there's a current public policy book that explains my life; my children's lives; why my divorce was so destructive; why people I know can't get decent drug abuse treatment; why so much of my income goes to "the man" in various forms; why my kids can't my can't afford college; why; why; why.. fantastic !. Unfortunately this work adds to the reasons provided by Stiglitz et al for so many troubles we face. Good luck to us.3 of 5 people found the following review helpful. INCOME INEQUALITY AND THE AMERICAN DREAMBy HSeeWhatever your views on income inequality – that it sows discord or incentivizes productivity; is growing; shrinking; cycling; that it matters or it doesn’t – F.H. Buckley’s The Way Back is required reading. Buckley is a lucid and engaging writer. More important; he is thoughtful and insightful. Buckley identifies the American dream not only of pulling oneself up; but also of making things better for one’s children; and the consequences that dream has sown in income inequality and in income immobility. Income inequality is consistent with the American dream; provided there is mobility – the possibility through hard work and ingenuity to move up. Anyone considering income inequality now must either start where Buckley leaves off or answer his carefully documented critique. Buckley also looks at what can and what (“mostlyâ€) cannot be changed to revitalize the American dream.
