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THE HISTORY OF THE KNIGHTS HOSPITALLERS V5 IBD

KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
05 / 2009
9781104494117
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Sinopsis

The History of the Knights Hospitallers V5: Of St. John of Jerusalem, Styled Afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and, at Present, the Knights of Malta is a book written by Abbe De Vertot in 1770. The book is a comprehensive historical account of the Knights Hospitallers, also known as the Order of St. John, from their origins in Jerusalem during the Crusades to their modern-day presence in Malta. The book is the fifth volume in a series of texts that examine the history of the Knights Hospitallers.The book begins with an overview of the early history of the order, including their founding in the 11th century and their role in the Crusades. It then goes on to detail the order?s move to Rhodes in the 14th century and their subsequent battles with the Ottoman Empire. The book also covers the order?s eventual relocation to Malta in the 16th century and their continued efforts to defend the island against attacks from the Ottomans.Throughout the book, Abbe De Vertot provides detailed accounts of the order?s military campaigns, political alliances, and religious practices. He also explores the cultural and social impact of the order on the regions where they were active.Overall, The History of the Knights Hospitallers V5 is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most influential religious and military orders in history. It provides a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the history of the Crusades, the Ottoman Empire, and the development of European military and religious institutions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world?s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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