{"product_id":"secret-societies-of-the-middle-ages-the-assassins-the-templar-the-secret-tribunals-of-westphalia-paperback","title":"Secret Societies of the Middle Ages: The Assassins, the Templar \u0026 the Secret Tribunals of Westphalia - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Keightley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames Wasserman\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSecret Societies of the Middle Ages\u003c\/i\u003e explores the foundations of modern secret societies, examining the history and known facts of three very different organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. The Assassins of the Middle Easthow they evolved from an Islamic religious sect into one of the most feared groups in all the world and how the very name of this ancient order became the word used for political killings of this nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. The Templars of Europefrom a pious group of protectors and dedicated crusaders to their bitter end persecuted as heretics, they introduced the concept of banking to the world while amassing a fortune of incalculable wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. The Secret Tribunals of Westphaliathe feared and selfappointed judicial group who passed judgment and performed executions in a time of lawlessness in Germany. They enjoyed popular support, providing a rudimentary and vigilante law at a time when warlords ruled and the emperor was ineffective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe echoes of these particular societies are still heard todayfrom presidential offices to battlegrounds in the Middle East. \u003ci\u003eSecret Societies of the Middle Ages\u003c\/i\u003e, originally published in 1846, was the first book to gather information on these secret orders. This foundational reference work, upon which many contemporary histories have relied, is now back in print with an introduction by James Wasserman, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Templars and the Assassins: The Militia of Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Wasserman is a lifelong student of esotericism. His writings include \u003ci\u003eThe Mystery Traditions: Secret Symbols and Sacred Art\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAleister Crowley and the Practice of the Magical Diary\u003c\/i\u003e. His Chronicle Books edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day\u003c\/i\u003e features the fullcolor Papyrus of Ani with integrated English translation.\u003ci\u003e The Templars and the Assassins: The Militia of Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e has thus far been published in six languages. His controversial \u003ci\u003eThe Slaves Shall Serve: Meditations on Liberty\u003c\/i\u003e defines political freedom as a spiritual value. His newest book is \u003ci\u003eAn Illustrated History of the Knights Templar\u003c\/i\u003e. He is currently editing a series on Western occultism known as The Weiser Concise Guides. You can find him online at www.studio31.com. He lives in New York City with his wife Nancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 408\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 8.44 x 6.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 13, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51800164958496,"sku":"9781578633340","price":26.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/674f3729eed10abbb6cb407860e02a16.webp?v=1780834878","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/secret-societies-of-the-middle-ages-the-assassins-the-templar-the-secret-tribunals-of-westphalia-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}