Well written, well researched novel of one of the crusades in the 12th century and the second volume of a trilogy about a culture which i knew little aboutthe first volume, the road to jerusalem, takes arn, the protagonist, from birth to his forced induction into the templar knight order and his essential banishment to the holy land for 20 years. This is the epic second novel in the millionselling brethren trilogy. The second book in a trilogy, the focus shifts from cecilia rosa who is serving a 20year. The series is written by swedish author and journalist jan guillou after finishing the coq rouge series, guillou wrote a trilogy about arn magnusson, a 12th century folkung who was forced to become a knight templar. In the very end of the second book, richard the lionheart comes to palestine. Book two of the crusades trilogy ebook written by jan guillou. Jun 21, 1999 a bit disappointed with the templar knight which followed the fantastic 1st book of this trilogy first one is the road to jerusalem. The templar knight book two of the crusades trilogy. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The templar knight ebook por jan guillou 9780061992575. Jan guillous the templar knight book two of his crusades trilogy follows the adventures of a swedish nobleman as a knight templar in the holy lands.
Well written, well researched novel of one of the crusades in the 12th century and the second volume of a trilogy about a culture which i knew little about the first volume, the road to jerusalem, takes arn, the protagonist, from birth to his forced induction into the templar knight order and his essential banishment to the holy land for 20 years. Tempelriddaren is the second book in jan guillous the knight templar crusades trilogy book series. He is the creator of two of the most successful series ever published in sweden the hamilton series and the crusades. A bit disappointed with the templar knight which followed the fantastic 1st book of this trilogy first one is the road to jerusalem. The three novels are knights of the black and white, standard of honor, and fall of baphomet trilogy synopsis edit. Destined to become a classic, the road to jerusalem is a brilliant, dramatic recreation of the medieval world. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read birth of the kingdom. The knight templar crusades trilogy, book 2 by jan guillou. His reign coincided with king baldwin iiis reign of jerusalem.
Swedishborn journalist jan guillou is the creator of the two most successful swedish works of fiction of all time. At the age of 27, arn is already a veteran in the crusader army, when he faces the. Exiled to the holy land for two decades, arn magnusson has risen in the ranks of the knights templar, serving as master of the orders gaza fortress. Book two of the crusades trilogy jan guillous fantastic. During the book arn meets several known figures like the arab commander saladin, king richard lionheart and walter scotts fictional knight ivanhoe. Book three of the crusades trilogy ebook written by jan guillou. He learnt the art of sword fighting from an early age, and was elected as the 6th grand master of the order of the knights templar in 1156. This part of the trilogy takes place in the holy land during the crusades. The knight templar follows arns adventures in the holy land, where he discovers that the infidel saracens arent as brutish and uncivilised as he had been led to believe, and that in fact there is another, darker side to the teaching of the cistercians. Book two of the crusades trilogy paperback may 31 2011. The youngest templar trilogy book 2 download full ebook. It is 1274 and in the fortified city of acre, the last major stronghold of the crusaders in palestine, an epic conflict is beginning. The book starts in arns 27th year and ends as he departs the holy lands.
The three novels are knights of the black and white, standard of honor, and fall of baphomet. The road to jerusalem ebook by jan guillou 9780061869884. We first meet arn with his sergeant in book 2, the templar knight, thundering past three saracen merchant traders being pursued by ten bandits to engage them in battle, and rid the region of this menace. The templar knight 2 by jan guillou 2010, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The greatest strength of the trilogy is the crusades trilogy tells the saga of arn magnusson in the late 12th century. The second book in a trilogy, the focus shifts from cecilia rosa who is serving a 20 year. Formed to protect pilgrims in the holy land, they participated in the crusades and rapidly gained wealth, lands and influence and were answerable to none save the pope himself. We first meet arn with his sergeant in book 2, the templar knight, thundering past three saracen merchant traders being pursued by ten bandits to engage them. Kings gold by michael jecks knights templar king edward ii is a prisoner. The knights templar were the most powerful military religious order of the middle ages. Birth of the kingdom book three of the crusades trilogy.
The crusades trilogy is a series of novels about the fictional character of arn magnusson. The templar trilogy by jack whyte book two standard of honor. Jan guillou follows up the highly acclaimed the road to jerusalem with the second book in his knights templar trilogy. Authors note no other organization in history has captured the attention and the curiosity of modern readers as completely and as intriguingly as the medieval order of monks known as the knights templar, and the beginnings of that popular fascination sprang from the 1982 publication of the baigent, leigh and lincoln book, holy blood, holy grail. Swedish author jan guillou follows up the highly acclaimed the road to jerusalem with the second book in his knights templar trilogy the knight templar follows arns adventures in the holy land, where he discovers that the infidel saracens arent as brutish and uncivilised as he had been led to believe, and that in fact there is another, darker side to the teaching of the cistercians. The templar knight crusades trilogy, book 2 crusades. The film was released to cinemas in sweden on 17 december 2007 and the sequel, arn the kingdom at roads end arn riket vid vagens slut, was released august 22, 2008, but both films were combined into a single cut for the. Swedishborn journalist jan guillou has won several international awards, including the prix france culture. Readers of bernard cornwell, conn iggulden, and stephen saylor will find many pageturning thrills in the templar knight.
The second installment of the crusades trilogy by swedish author guillou the road to jerusalem, 2009. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages. A group of modernday templars feature in steve altens the loch, having made a metaphorical, though they apparently believed it to be real deal with the devil to protect an artifact of. Swedish author jan guillou follows up the highly acclaimed the road to jerusalem with the second book in his knights templar trilogy. Surprisingly, the moslem merchants do not flee, but wait to thank their templar knight savior. The templar knight ebook by jan guillou rakuten kobo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Book two of the crusades trilogy jan guillou guillou has a remarkable grasp of the mindset of the period and always puts the emphasis where it would. Le chevalier du temple trilogie darn le templier tome ii, le royaume au. The second volume of the bestselling swedish crusades trilogy, the knight templar is an atmospheric and colourful journey into the heart of the middle east, weaving romance and brutal medieval history into a compelling tale. The amazing true story of the miracles transforming africastarting with how the son of two witch doctors became gods chosen agent of hope and change.
A major bestseller in europewith more than two million copies sold in sweden alone. The templar knight by jan guillou overdrive rakuten. Already an international sensation, the road to jerusalem by jan guillou is the epic story of the knights templar. The history of the crusades the crusades of the middle ages were an almost continuous series of militaryreligious expeditions made by european christians in the hope of wresting the holy land from the infidel turks. There are two potential heirs possibly more and doubt over whether the once separate states of wessex and mercia will hold together. Written by veteran author jack whyte, the templar trilogy consists of three works of fiction published by penguin group canada between the years 2006 and 2008. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the templar knight. Goodreads members who liked the last templar knigh. This book follows the fictional character of arn magnusson as a knight templar in the kingdom of jerusalem.
Cover of book one of the templar trilogy, knights of the black and white. Book two of the crusades trilogy jan guillou guillou has a remarkable grasp of the mindset of the period and always puts the emphasis where it would be for the people involved at that time, rather than ours. Arn has after several years in palestine become a skilled commander and knowledgeasble in the ways of the saracen enemy. He is the creator of two of the most successful series ever published in swedenthe hamilton series and the crusades trilogy. Book two of the crusades trilogy book 2 swedish author jan guillou follows up the highly acclaimed the road to jerusalem with the second book in his knights templar trilogy. The knight templar follows arns adventures in the holy land, where he discovers that the infidel saracens arent as brutish and uncivilized as he had been led to believe, and that in fact there is another. Swedish author jan guillou follows up the highly acclaimed the road to jerusalem with the second book in his knights tem. The knights templar was a large organization of devout christians during the medieval era who carried out an important mission. The hero of this phenomenally successful historical trilogy is arn magnusson, born in to an aristocratic swedish family. The templar knight book two of the crusades trilogy ebook by jan guillou book 2. Will campbell is a templar knight, trained for war, but as a member of the mysterious group known as the brethren, he is also a man of peace. The first film in the series, arn the knight templar, premiered in the. The knight templar follows arns adventures in the holy land, where he discovers that the infidel saracens arent as brutish and.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Among the last bastion of gods holy warriors determined to save jerusalem fro. A major bestseller in europewith more than two million copies sold in sweden aloneand the basis for the most lavish and expensive swedish film ever made, it is a novel diana gabaldon calls, beautifully constructed. Sharon kay penman, new york times bestselling author of devils brood already an international sensation, the road to jerusalem by jan guillou is the epic story of the knights templar. Although well written and full of great characters, the story was a bit erratic at times. The second book of the crusades trilogy finds our viking hero, arn magnusson, raised to the illustrious rank of fortress master of the knights templar. Arn tempelriddaren is an epic film based on jan guillous trilogy about the fictional swedish knight templar arn magnusson. Read the templar knight book two of the crusades trilogy by jan guillou available from rakuten kobo.