Ernle Bradford, whose bestselling book The Great Siege recounts their historic battle for Malta, follows the Knights of Saint John through centuries of war, politics, rivalry, and perseverance in The Shield and the Sword. Even after losing Malta to Napoleon Bonaparte two centuries later, the Order of Saint John continued its mission. They survived exile from the Holy Land, settling first in Rhodes and then in Malta, which they famously defended against the Ottoman Empire's epic invasion of 1565. First formed in Jerusalem during the Crusades of the eleventh century, the Order of Saint John grew in wealth and power rivaled only by the Knights Templar. Known by many names through their centuries-long career, The Knights Hospitaller of Saint John dedicated themselves to defending the poor and sick. John, from Jerusalem to Malta, told by the bestselling author of The Great Siege. Mass Market.“An authoritative history of the Knights of St.
Excellent reference ! QUote (p, 151) : " Within twelve hours it was clear that the Turks had come to the conclusion that the Southern harbour would best suit their purpose, for squadron after squadron began to move back again, passing the rocky offshore islet of Filffa and turning to. Cover art is from a painting by Mattia Perez D'Aleccio. Ernle Bradford, whose bestselling book The Great Siege recounts their historic battle for Malta, follows the Knights of Saint John through centuries of war, politics, rivalry, and perseverance in The Shield and the Sword. Cond : Paper wrapper is white and cream coloured.
Also a map of the island of Malta showing Mdina, etc. : The Shield and the Sword (9781497637962) by Bradford, Ernle and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. LEARN more about : Sublime Porte, Pharos, King Peter of Cyprus, galleys, Hospitallers, Colos, Outremer, Eleazer Mocenigo, brassguns, and Christian slaves. The book opens with a statement that the Knights of Malta ( longer title available elsewhere) is the oldest order of chivalry in existence.
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