Maximus_Meridius said:
I haven't finished it yet, but I've thought that "The Crusades" by Thomas Asbridge has been a good book.
Several years ago I read through several books on the topics and I thought Asbridge's provided the best summary overview and was "middle of the road" so to speak.
I read a specific book on the Templar's but I do not recall the specific title or author. It was honestly rather boring. I suspect writing about the Templars is challenging but certainly an interesting topic.
Dan Jones Power and Thrones was an easy read.