Knights Of Malta

By Robert Macoy

Book Overview

""Knights of Malta"" written by Robert Macoy is a historical book that delves into the origins and history of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, also known as the Knights of Malta. The book provides a comprehensive account of the order's establishment in the 11th century and its evolution into a powerful military and religious organization during the Crusades.Macoy's writing also covers the order's role in defending Christendom against the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century and its eventual decline in the 18th century. The book also explores the order's current status as a sovereign entity and its humanitarian work in modern times.The author has used primary sources and historical records to provide an accurate and detailed account of the Knights of Malta. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of the Knights of Malta, the Crusades, and the development of the modern-day humanitarian organization.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Masonic Manual: A Pocket Companion for the Initiated Containing the Rituals of Freemasonry, by Robert Macoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100677.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162865636
• ISBN13: 9781162865638
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"