Fortress 11: Crusader Castles Of The Teutonic Knights (1) Ad
by Stephen Turnbull /
2003 / English / PDF
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Throughout their stormy history the Teutonic Knights of Germany
have always been the most controversial brotherhood ever to call
themselves 'Knights of Christ'.They were the most warlike of the
religious orders, and this is reflected in the architecture they
left behind. In contrast to the Templars who are remembered for
their churches, the Teutonic memorials are the magnificent
brick-built castles they built as a result of their conquest of
Prussia between 1230 and 1380. Many of these dramatic fortresses
still exist today in what is now Poland and provide a unique
example of an architectural style that closely reflects the nature
of the Order.
Throughout their stormy history the Teutonic Knights of Germany
have always been the most controversial brotherhood ever to call
themselves 'Knights of Christ'.They were the most warlike of the
religious orders, and this is reflected in the architecture they
left behind. In contrast to the Templars who are remembered for
their churches, the Teutonic memorials are the magnificent
brick-built castles they built as a result of their conquest of
Prussia between 1230 and 1380. Many of these dramatic fortresses
still exist today in what is now Poland and provide a unique
example of an architectural style that closely reflects the nature
of the Order.
