The History of the Holy, Military, Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem V3

Or Knights Hospitallers, Knights Templars, Knights of Rhodes, Knights

von John Taaffe

328 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""The History Of The Holy, Military, Sovereign Order Of St. John Of Jerusalem V3: Or Knights Hospitallers, Knights Templars, Knights Of Rhodes, Knights Of Malta"" is a comprehensive historical account of the renowned religious and military order that originated during the Crusades. Written by John Taaffe and originally published in 1852, this book provides a detailed examination of the various stages of the Order's evolution, including its founding as the Knights Hospitallers, its merger with the Knights Templars, and its transformation into the Knights of Rhodes and eventually the Knights of Malta. The author explores the Order's role in the Crusades, its military campaigns and battles, its establishment of hospitals and other charitable institutions, and its influence on European politics and culture. The book also includes biographical sketches of key figures in the Order's history, as well as illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the Order's various territories and holdings. Overall, ""The History Of The Holy, Military, Sovereign Order Of St. John Of Jerusalem V3"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Knights Hospitallers and their enduring legacy in the modern world.In Four Volumes.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781437314267
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.11.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC