The Knights Hospitaller: A Military History of the Knights of St John

by John car

"...a deftly written, impressively comprehensive history that is thoroughly 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation." -- Midwest Book Review

The Knights of St John evolved during the Crusades from a monastic order providing hostels for Christian pilgrims visiting the Holy Land. The need to provide armed escorts to the pilgrims began their transformation into a Military Order. Their fervor and discipline made them an elite...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1399024825
• ISBN13: 9781399024822
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 232 Pages