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Knightly Orders
The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem
Extensive, well-footnoted article by Guy Stair Sainty at his Chivalric Orders site explores the possible origins of the order, its structure, and its history to the present day.
History of Orders of Chivalry: A Survey
Very helpful overview by FranÇois Velde at his Heraldica site defines knightly orders and succinctly describes the general history of such orders from the Crusades to the present day.
The Military Orders: Introduction
Excellent article by Paul Crawford at the Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies provides a clear introduction to the premise of military monastic orders.
Orders of Chivalry in France
Extensive overview by FranÇois Velde at his Heraldica site covers both national and private orders as well as the military-monastic organizations.
Recruitment to the Military Orders
Brief overview by Alan Forey explores the recruiting policy of military monastic orders in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, at the Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies.