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OverviewFounded in c.1120, in the aftermath of the First Crusade in Jerusalem, the Order of the Temple was a Christian brotherhood dedicated to the military protection of pilgrims and the Holy Land, attracting followers and supporters throughout Christian Europe. This detailed study explores the close relationship between the Order of the Temple and the landowning families it relied upon for support. Focussing on the regions of Burgundy, Champagne and Languedoc, Jochen Schenk investigates the religious expectations that guided noble and knightly families to found and support Templar communities in the European provinces, and examines the social dynamics and mechanisms that tied these families to each other. The book illustrates the close connection between the presence of Cistercians and the incidence of crusading within Templar family networks, and offers new insights into how collective identities and memory were shaped through ritual and tradition among medieval French-speaking social elites. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jochen Schenk (German Historical Institute)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing) Volume: 79 ISBN: 9780511790379ISBN 10: 0511790376 Publication Date: 05 April 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Templar families; 2. The religious context of Templar support; 3. Templars and families; 4. Family networks; 5. Crusading and its legacy in Templar families; Conclusion.Reviews'Essential reading for all scholars seeking to understand the Templars as a whole, beyond their activities on the battlefield.' The Medieval Review Author InformationJochen Schenk is Research Fellow (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter) at the German Historical Institute, London, and a Senior Member of Wolfson College, Cambridge. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |