Knights of St John - a History to the Siege of Vienna, 1688 (Hardcover)

The Knights of the white cross
The Order of Knights Hospitallers-or Knights of St John-originated in the times of the Crusades in 1119, though the foundation of a hospital for pilgrims in Jerusalem can be dated to 600 AD. It rose to be one of the most powerful Christian groups in the Holy Land. Its actions against Muslim forces were legendary but eventually Islam drove Christianity out and the order retreated to Cyprus. In 1309 Rhodes was subdued and became the order's new home. Battles with Barbary Corsairs and the Ottoman Turks followed culminating in the great siege and defeat at Rhodes by Suleiman in 1522. Malta then became the headquarters and it too withstood a gruelling assault in 1565. Further action included a decisive sea victory against the Corsairs at Lepanto and this history concludes with the siege of Vienna as the Knights came to the end of their real influence and military power.

General

Imprint:	Leonaur Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2009
First published:	May 2009
Authors:	Augusta Theodosia Drane
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	280
ISBN-13:	978-1-84677-656-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious institutions & organizations > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious institutions & organizations > General Promotions
LSN:	1-84677-656-2
Barcode:	9781846776564

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