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The History Of The Knights Hospitallers Of St. John Of Jerusalem: Styled Afterwards, The Knights Of Rhodes, And At Present, The Knights Of Malta (Volu

The History Of The Knights Hospitallers Of St. John Of Jerusalem: Styled Afterwards, The Knights Of Rhodes, And At Present, The Knights Of Malta (Volu

de Vertot, Abbé

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Genealogy & HeraldryGeneral ChristianityGeneral European History

ISBN10: 9354481825
ISBN13: 9789354481826
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 15 2021
Pages: 312
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Faith, war, and statecraft converge in a defining narrative of the medieval Mediterranean. Faith meets steel at sea. In Volume III of abbe de Vertot's masterly account of the Knights Hospitallers order, Vertot charts the transformation of a religious brotherhood into a sovereign power at the crossroads of East and West, set against the waning of the crusades and the rise of new empires. For readers drawn to crusades military history and vivid storytelling, this is a classic historical chronicle of courage, diplomacy, and endurance. Vertot writes with a narrative drive that brings strategy, faith, and politics into sharp relief while remaining a meticulous historian. He explores how the Hospitallers secured their position among renowned crusader military orders and extended their influence across Rhodes and Malta, shaping knights of malta history and the story of medieval mediterranean history. Along the way, he illuminates the intertwined destinies of the knights templar and hospitallers, making this volume an essential reference for historians, medieval history scholars, and any reader fascinated by chivalry, warfare, and shifting power on the seas. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. A cornerstone of any knights hospitallers history collection and a defining abbe de vertot history, Volume III appeals equally to dedicated students of crusades military history and to general readers drawn to narratives of belief, power, and survival.

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