CHAPTER IV.

Heroism of the Templars and Hospitallers — Battle of Hittin — Crusade of Richard of England and Philip of France — Corruption of the Order — Pope Innocent III. writes a Letter of Censure — Frederic II. — Great Slaughter of the Templars — Henry III. of England |. and the Templars — Power of the Templars in Muravia
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