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The Great Siege of Malta: The Epic Battle Between the Ottoman Empire and the Knights of St. John,Used
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In the spring of 1565, a massive fleet of Ottoman ships descended on Malta, a small island centrally located between North Africa and Sicily, home and headquarters of the crusading Knights of St. John and their charismatic Grand Master, Jean de Valette. The Knights had been expelled from Rhodes by the Ottoman sultan, Suleiman the Magnificent, and now stood as the last bastion against a Muslim invasion of Sicily, southern Italy, and beyond. The siege force of Turks, Arabs, and Barbary corsairs from across the Muslim world outnumbered the defenders of Malta many times over, and its arrival began a long hot summer of bloody combat, often hand to hand, embroiling knights and mercenaries, civilians and slaves, in a desperate struggle for this pivotal point in the Mediterranean.Bruce Ware Allen's The Great Siege of Malta describes the sieges geopolitical context, explains its strategies and tactics, and reveals how the alltoohuman personalities of both Muslim and Christian leaders shaped the course of events. The siege of Malta was the Ottoman empires highwater mark in the war between the Christian West and the Muslim East for control of the Mediterranean. Drawing on copious research and new source material, Allen stirringly recreates the two factions heroism and chivalry, while simultaneously tracing the barbarism, severity, and indifference to suffering of sixteenthcentury warfare.The Great Siege of Malta is a fresh, vivid retelling of one of the most famous battles of the early modern worlda battle whose echoes are still felt today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Great Siege of Malta'? A: 'The Great Siege of Malta' focuses on the 1565 conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Knights of St. John, detailing the historical and geopolitical context of the siege.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Bruce Ware Allen.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Great Siege of Malta'? A: 'The Great Siege of Malta' was published on January 1, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 325 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Great Siege of Malta' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or maps? A: The product details do not specify if the book includes illustrations or maps.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Great Siege of Malta'? A: The book explores themes such as military strategy, historical context, and the human experiences of both Muslim and Christian leaders during the siege.
- Q: Who were the main combatants in the siege described in the book? A: The main combatants were the forces of the Ottoman Empire, including Turks, Arabs, and Barbary corsairs, against the Knights of St. John and their allies.