The Great Siege of Malta.

  • Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 3. P. 102 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Harris, Jonathan 3 of 3

Abstract

"The Great Siege of Malta" recounts the 1565 Ottoman siege of the Maltese archipelago, where the Knights of St John defended against overwhelming odds. Ernle Bradford's book focuses on the heroic defense of St Elmo, while Marcus Bull offers a wider perspective on the siege and questions the traditional narrative. Bull also delves into the less heroic aspects of the Knights of St John, revealing their piratical activities and questioning the accuracy of historical accounts. Both books provide absorbing and informative reads from different perspectives, offering a comprehensive view of the historical event. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History Today. 2025/03, Vol. 75, Issue 3, p102
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:182996811
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