The Knights Templar in Popular Culture : Films, Video Games and Fan Tourism.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Masters, Patrick.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Templars--In mass media.

Templars.

Templars--In motion pictures.

Knights and knighthood in popular culture.

Monks in popular culture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (217 pages)

Place of Publication:

Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2022.

Summary:

"From the Arthurian epic poem Parzival to Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and the Assassin's Creed video game series, the Knights Templar have captivated artists and audiences alike for centuries. In modern times, the Templars have featured in many narrative contexts, evolving in a range of contrasting story roles: the grail guardian, the heroic knight, the villainous knight, and the keeper of conspiracies. This study explores why these gone but not forgotten warrior monks remain prominent in popular culture, how history influenced the myth, and how the myth knhas influenced literature, film and video games"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Preface

Introduction

1. The Templar Knight in Medieval Film

2. Playing the Templar

3. The Mythical Quest

4. The Quest for Truth

Conclusion

Appendix: Knights Templar Films, Television and Video Games

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Masters, Patrick The Knights Templar in Popular Culture

ISBN:

9781476645711