No other order is more shrouded in legend than ‘The Poor Knights of the Temple of King Solomon’. Jürgen Sarnowsky gives a knowledgeable account of the order’s eventful history, from its beginnings in the 12^th century and its involvement in the Crusades to its violent dissolution in 1312. He also looks at the huge historical impact of the Templars, who, through the role they played in the Crusades, helped to shape world history. The third edition of this short standard work draws on the latest research.