Crusades tetralogy Books in Order

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The Crusades tetralogy, written by Jan Guillou and published between 1998 and 2001, follows the life of Arn Magnusson, a nobleman from the Kingdom of Western Gotaland who leaves his homeland to become a Knight Templar in the Holy Land. The series spans from Northern Europe to the Middle East, exploring themes of faith, power, and personal growth through Arn's experiences and his descendants. It includes four books that trace his journey from monastic life to military service and into the legacy of his family.

Originally written in Swedish, Crusades tetralogy was first published in 1998 in Sweden.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Road to Jerusalem

    The Road to Jerusalem

    1998 · Jan Guillou

    The book follows Arn Magnusson, born in 1150 to a noble family in the Kingdom of Western Gotaland. After surviving a fall from a parapet, his mother…

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  2. Tempelriddaren

    1999 · Jan Guillou

    The Knight Templar is the second book in the Crusades trilogy by Jan Guillou, a 1999 novel following the fictional character Arn Magnusson as a…

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  3. The Kingdom at the End of the Road

    2000 · Jan Guillou

    Riket vid vägens slut (The Kingdom at the End of the Road) is the third book in Jan Guillou's The Knight Templar book series, published in 2000. This…

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  4. Arvet efter Arn

    2001 · Jan Guillou

    Arvet efter Arn (The Heritage of Arn) is a 2001 book by Jan Guillou. It is a sequel to The Knight Templar and concerns Birger Jarl, the founder of…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Crusades tetralogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Road to Jerusalem”. Start with “The Road to Jerusalem.”

How many books are in the Crusades tetralogy series?

We list 4 books by Jan Guillou , published between 1998–2001.

Where can I buy the Crusades tetralogy books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.