Description: This book delves into the fascinating history of the Knights of St. John, a legendary military order that emerged during the Crusades. It traces their origins from a humble hospital in Jerusalem to their pivotal role in defending Christendom against the forces of Islam. Through meticulous research, the author paints a vivid picture of the Order's evolution, highlighting their military prowess, religious devotion, and intricate internal structure. The narrative transports readers to the battlefields of the Holy Land, the Mediterranean islands of Rhodes and Malta, and the corridors of power in Europe. The book explores the complex interplay of faith, politics, and warfare that shaped the Order's destiny. It examines the challenges they faced, the internal conflicts they navigated, and the enduring legacy they left behind. Ultimately, this book offers a compelling account of the Knights of St. John, shedding light on their remarkable contributions to history and the enduring impact of their ideals. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 438
Type: textbook
Book Title: Knights of Malta, or the Order of St. John of Jerusalem (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: Europe / General
Item Height: 0.9 in
Publication Year: 2017
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 20.7 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Whitworth Porter
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback