Essential books

Books that are basically required to do a Templar Portrayal. #1 The Rule of the Templars by J Upton-award This is the actual Rule that the Templars followed that governed their everyday life. You cannot do a Templar portrayal without knowing this information. #2 The Knights Templar A New History by Helen Nicholson The latest greatest information on the Order. Talks about the monastic side of the Order #3 The Everyday Life Of The Templars by Helen Nicholson Describes daily activities of the life of a person within the Order. #4 A Brief History Of The Knights Templar by Helen Nicholson A timeline history of the Order from its conception to its demise. #5 A New Knighthood A History Of the Order of The Temple. Another book about the history and fall of the Templars. Osprey Books Knights Templar 1120-1312 Knights of Christ Knight of Outremer 1187-1344 Norman Knight 950-1204 Saladin and the Saracens Please look into studying about the people of the Middle East and other Military Orders and important people of the time.