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 (1852)

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 book written by John Taaffe in 1852. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, also known as the Knights Hospitallers, Knights Templars, Knights of Rhodes, and Knights of Malta. The author covers the origins of the order, its role in the Crusades, and its evolution over time. The book also delves into the political and social context in which the order existed, including its relationships with other religious and military orders, as well as with various European powers. This third volume of the series provides an in-depth look at the order's activities during the 16th and 17th centuries, including its struggles against the Ottoman Empire and its eventual relocation to Malta. Overall, The History Of The Holy, Military, Sovereign Order Of St. John Of Jerusalem V3 is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the Knights Hospitallers and their contributions to European history.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.