Written in accessible style, this narrative history of the Knights of the Teutonic Order sheds light on medieval politics and on the relationship between the Roman Catholic Church and the military of the time. Appendices profile major figures in the history of the Teutonic Order up to 1525. The book is illustrated with b&w photos of artifacts and historical sites, as well as b&w historical illustrations and maps. It is distributed in North America by Casemate. This is reprint of the 2003 edition. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)