Malta: And The Knights Hospitalers (1905)

Malta: And The Knights Hospitalers (1905) is a historical book written by William Kirkpatrick Riland Bedford. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Malta and the Knights Hospitalers, a medieval Catholic military order. The author delves into the rich history of Malta, including its strategic location in the Mediterranean, its ancient civilizations, and its conquest by various powers, including the Romans, Arabs, and Normans. The book also covers the arrival of the Knights Hospitalers, their establishment of a stronghold on the island, and their role in defending Malta against Ottoman invasion in 1565. Bedford provides a detailed account of the Knights' daily life, their military campaigns, and their contributions to the development of Malta's culture and economy. The book is an invaluable resource for historians, students, and anyone interested in the history of Malta and the Knights Hospitalers.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.