The Trial Of The Templars
By Malcolm Barber
Published by The Folio Society: London 2005
"The Trial of the Templars is Malcolm Barber's authoritative and meticulously researched account of one of the most dramatic episodes of the late Middle Ages: the arrest, prosecution, and eventual suppression of the Knights Templar in the early fourteenth century. Drawing on extensive archival evidence, Barber reconstructs the complex political, religious, and legal forces that converged on the Order, examining the roles played by King Philip IV of France, Pope Clement V, and the inquisitorial machinery that brought the Templars to trial. Far from sensationalism, the work offers a sober and balanced analysis of the accusations, interrogations, and confessions, setting them firmly within the broader context of medieval crusading culture and ecclesiastical power.
This Folio Society edition, published in London in 2005, presents Barber's scholarship in an elegant and substantial format, illustrated with maps, plans, and colour plates that illuminate the geographic reach and material world of the Order. The carefully designed binding and clear typography enhance the book's gravitas, making it both an intellectually rigorous study and a visually impressive volume. This work would particularly appeal to readers of medieval history, scholars and enthusiasts of the Crusades, and collectors interested in the Knights Templar and the enduring mysteries surrounding their downfall."
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