Historical Dictionary of Malta

By Uwe Jens Rudolf

Malta, has been visited and influenced over the centuries by many different peoples and cultures. The site of the oldest free-standing, man-made structures known to exist, Malta has been occupied by Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Arabs, Normans, the Knights of St. John, Swabians, Angevins, French, and British. Most recently, Malta has elected a new government replacing one that had been in office for many years, major improvements in infrastructure, a significant growth in population, the liberalization of laws permitting divorce and same-sex marriage.

This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Malta contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Malta.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 153811917X
• ISBN13: 9781538119174
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.2" x 9.2"