Although they looked like typical medieval knights, they were also monks who took vows of chastity, poverty and obedience. These were the members of the Knights Templars, a group of French aristocrats
The contradictions and compromises of this legendary order of soldiers are illuminated in this revealing look at an often idealized Medieval institution, featuring details of the fanaticism and perver
In this tragic and powerful story, the two Opium Wars of 1839A-1842 and 1856A-1860 between Britain and China are recounted for the first time through the eyes of the Chinese as well as the Imperial W
