Manual of the Knights of the Order of the Temple, Tr. From the Paris Ed. by H. Lucas

This historic manual provides an inside look into the practices, beliefs, and organization of one of the most famous military orders in history. Written by members of the Knights Templar themselves, the manual covers everything from the order's founding and its mission to its rituals, ceremonies, and rules of conduct. A must-read for anyone interested in medieval history and the history of the Crusades.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.