{"product_id":"a-history-of-malta-alex-bugeja-9798341255807","title":"A History Of Malta: The Maltese Islands from Prehistory to the Present Day","description":"A History of Malta: From Ancient Temples to a Modern European Nation\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJourney through millennia of Maltese history with this comprehensive and engaging account!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book delves into the captivating story of the Maltese Islands, from the enigmatic prehistoric builders of its megalithic temples to its emergence as a modern European nation. Explore: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrehistoric Malta: \u003c\/b\u003e The dawn of temple building, the mysteries of the Hypogeum, and the transition to the Bronze Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeign Rule: \u003c\/b\u003e The arrival of Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, and the enduring legacy of their cultural and religious influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eByzantine and Arab Eras: \u003c\/b\u003e Navigating the shifting tides of power and the lasting impact of Arabic on the Maltese language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedieval Malta: \u003c\/b\u003e The Norman conquest, the revival of Christianity, and the growth of trade and urban centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Knights of St. John: \u003c\/b\u003e The arrival of the Knights, the epic Great Siege of Malta, and the flourishing of culture and arts during their \"Golden Age.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBritish Rule and Maltese Nationalism: \u003c\/b\u003e The rise of self-determination, the struggle for independence, and the impact of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModern Malta: \u003c\/b\u003e Joining the European Union, economic diversification, and navigating the challenges of a globalized world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A History of Malta\"\u003c\/b\u003e offers a fascinating insight into the forces that have shaped this unique Mediterranean nation, its rich cultural heritage, and the resilient spirit of its people. \u003cb\u003eOrder your copy today and discover the captivating story of Malta!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Bugeja\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798341255807\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/04\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d","brand":"Alex Bugeja","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46907268235519,"sku":"9798341255807","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5132a5a4-d296-4a3d-83bf-068e406d97f7.jpg?v=1748772824","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-history-of-malta-alex-bugeja-9798341255807","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}