Book description
The year is 1191. A daring counterattack against the Saracens’ last-ditch effort to relieve the besieged city of Acre has not only saved the Third Crusade from a fatal defeat; it has also brought the leader of that counterattack, English Templar Michael Fitz Alan, to the attention of King Richard…
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1 author picked The Holy Lance as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Just as images provide insight beyond what mere words can convey, novels add to our understanding of a period, a character, or an event by delving into the psychological depths and emotions of humans—provided they are based on fact.
Sadly, the vast majority of books depicting or featuring Templars lack even a basic understanding of the historical religious order. That’s why I love Andrew Latham’s book. Set in the Third Crusade, it is an exciting tale with Templar heroes who actually act and think like Templars.
From Helena's list on understanding the Knights Templar.
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