The Great Siege: A history of the Great Siege of Malta of 1565

By: Bugeja, Alex

"The Great Siege" transports readers to the year 1565, when the small island of Malta became the scene of one of history's most significant military engagements. At the peak of its power, the Ottoman Empire, led by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, sought to capture Malta as a strategic step in its plan to expand into Europe. Defending the island was the Order of the Knights of St. John, a chivalric order dedicated to protecting Christendom.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN13: 9798338980972
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"