The definitive investigation into the fall of the mighty Knights Templar and their last Grand Master. Written by one of France's greatest medieval scholars and now re-issued with important new material.

"'This is probably the definitive account not only of de Molay, but also of the political and financial factors at play in the closing years of the Temple.' - Fortean Times 'Scrupulously detailed.' - The Times 'A scrupulously scholarly analysis.' - Times Literary Supplement 'A well researched and thorough book.' - Observer 'A complex story of greed, chivalry, and, ultimately, execution.' - The Good Book Guide 'If you're tired of the Da Vinci Code school of history then this erudite volume will come as a welcome relief.' -Catholic Herald"

Alain Demurger is an honorary lecturer in medieval history at the University of Paris. He has written and published extensively on the military religious orders which grew out of the crusades, including a history of the Templars and a general work on the 'soldiers of Christ'.