The Knights Templars and the Complete History of Masonic Knighthood from the Origin of the Orders to the Present Time (Hardcover)

""The Knights Templars and the Complete History of Masonic Knighthood from the Origin of the Orders to the Present Time"" is a comprehensive book written by C. G. Addison. The book explores the history of the Knights Templars and the Masonic Knighthood from their origins to the present day. It covers the rise and fall of the Knights Templars, their role in the Crusades, and their influence on the development of the Masonic Knighthood. The book also delves into the various orders of the Masonic Knighthood, their rituals, and their significance in the modern world. The author provides a detailed account of the traditions, beliefs, and practices of the Knights Templars and the Masonic Knighthood, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in the history of these orders. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and enthusiasts of the Knights Templars and the Masonic Knighthood.1874. Part One: From the death of Jesus Christ AD 33 to the origin of the first crusade AD 1095; Part Two: From the preaching of the first crusade AD 1095 to the calamitous Battle of Hattin AD 1187; Part Three: From the Battle of Hattin to the loss of Acre and of the Christian possession of Palestine AD 1291; Part Four: From the end of the Christian dominion in Palestine AD 1291 to the martyrdom of James de Molay, and the destruction of the Order of Knights Templars AD 1313; Part Five: From the martyrdom of deMolay to the present period AD 1874.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.