The Knights Hospitaller

The History and Legacy of the Medieval Catholic Military Order

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Dan Gallagher

The Knights Hospitaller formed in the 12th century and continue to exist in contemporary times, albeit in a considerably different form.

Over the last millennium, the organization has fulfilled different roles, served varying masters, and continued to uphold the tenets of crusading even when there was no Crusade to fight. All the while, as it went through centuries of murkiness, including the development of a notorious reputation, the Knights Hospitaller continued to adapt.

In contemporary times, the Knights Hospitaller could no longer be said to uphold the morals of the Crusades, but it definitely continues to adhere to the tenets of chivalry and charity. To get to this new position, however, the Order needed to undergo trials, tribulations, and years of resorting to begging.

The Knights Hospitaller: The History and Legacy of the Medieval Catholic Military Order chronicles the known history of the order and examines the secrecy and mysteries surrounding it. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Knights Hospitaller like never before.

©2019 Charles River Editors (P)2019 Charles River Editors

Non Objective

Told from a decidedly biased perspective. I would have appreciated a more objective stance on history.