The Warriors and Bankers

After reading 'The Warriors and the Bankers' by Mr. Dafoe and Mr. Butler, and talking via internet with Mr. Dafoe himself, I must say that their research is professionally put together and scientifically placed. While generally not fully provable (how many Templar theories are???), this book definitely 'hits the nail on the head' as to a possible path of Templar development after the infamous Friday the 13th arrests. This book is a must read for any student of Templar History, Freemason, or general historical mystery lover!

Thank you Butler and Dafoe. Warriors should be required reading for any one interested in the Knights Templars, European history, the history of economics in western civilization or general masonic history. Well researched. Well written. Leave the reader asking for more. Encourages independent research. Keep up the good work. I, for one, am waiting for your next book.

This book is a must-have for those interested in The Templars. In a sea of Nonsense and ancient falsehoods, regarding the order of Knights Templar, this book is a shining gem of common-sense. The authors strive to use Logic, instead of silly fake documents and other ludicrous garbage to speculate about the known and suspected history of the Templars. Instead of quoting long sections of other recent books, the authors simply refer you to the other works, assuming you have probably already read them, anyway (and...they are most-likely correct). If you have read the other works about the Templars--esp., Robinson's "Born in Blood," you will find this book a concise, easy read with some new thoughts on the subject of the Templar's history. If not, this book gives you ample research suggestions.... So, either way, you can't lose. Another benefit of this book is that it is thin-enough (because the authors get directly to the point, instead-of heavy quoting and such) to place it in your jacket or pants pocket. This would be a great book to loan to your friends, if you practice my own method of using clear contact paper (slowly and carefully) over the cover of the book, to prevent it's destruction in transit. Look for their other books, as-well! I loved "Unholy Worship? The Myth of the Baphomet, Templar, Freemason Connection," by Stephen Dafoe. If you enjoy thinking for yourself, you will enjoy their books....if you do not like thinking for yourself read Kah!

The thing I liked about this book was the thing the last review did not like. While there are scores of books out of late making idiotic claims as to the Templars and their alleged treasures, this book presents the order for what they were; Warriors, Monks and Bankers. Perhaps the last reader felt that to arm and support all the Templar houses all around europe all they needed do was flash a peek at the Grail. If you are looking for Burried Treasure, Burried severed heads and the like, then don't buy this. But if you want a highly readable account of modern theories and historical facts, I can't recommend it enough.Tony Armstrong.

Warriors and Bankers, by Stephen Dafoe and Alan Butler gave me a sence of pride in my heritage. But more than that it gave me hope that such a noble and courageous order such as the Knights Templar not only survived but had the forsight to make many subtle contributions to our day to day life. Friday the 13th will never have the same meaning for me again, or for that matter my next visit to a bank. Alan Butler and Stephen Dafoe have written a book that lays their research out in an easy to read and comprehensive format. Every page was food for thought and provocative in its implications of the Templar history and subsequent survival. A must read for the etherial and esoteric history buff. From now on I'll seek out other books by the authors. I loved this unexpected little gem of a book and will definatly tell my friends about it. If this site had a six star rating - this book certainly deserves it.