A History of the Knights of Malta or the Order of St. John of Jerusalem (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161611786)

""A History Of The Knights Of Malta Or The Order Of St. John Of Jerusalem"" by Porter, Whitworth is a comprehensive account of the Knights of Malta, also known as the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. The book covers the history of the order from its origins in the 11th century, through its various struggles and triumphs, to its modern-day incarnation as a humanitarian organization. The author explores the order's religious, military, and charitable activities, as well as its role in the Crusades and its interactions with other European powers. The book also delves into the order's internal politics and the lives of its most prominent members. With its detailed research and engaging writing style, ""A History Of The Knights Of Malta Or The Order Of St. John Of Jerusalem"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of this fascinating organization.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.

Author: Whitworth Porter
ISBN-10: 1161611789
ISBN-13: 9781161611786
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 778
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.42lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.63d