The story of the successful defence of Malta by the Order of St John and the Christian population of the island against a formidable Turkish invasion force. The Siege of Malta is one of the largest and most significant battles in the early modern period. The author of this 1568 account himself served as a soldier under the charismatic Grand Master of the Order of Saint John, Jean de la Valette, and experienced the fighting.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Correggio, F. B. di
Title
The Siege of Malta 1565
Details
English text, 8 bw illustrations and 25 sketches. 192 pp.
