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Description
Having campaigned on land during their early existence, the Hospitallers fought mainly at sea from the turn of the 14th century.
The emphasis was now on small-scale operations, rather than the crusading invasion that had so often come to grief. Having conquered Rhodes, the Order fortified it and transferred there in 1309. A period of on-off warfare with the Mamluks became full-blown conflict with the Ottomans, who captured Rhodes in 1522, forcing the Hospitallers to transfer to Malta.
This book, the second of two, takes a close look at the men who lived and died for the Hospitaller cause in this key period, and the political and economic role that the Order played within the Christian empire.
Table of Contents
Chronology
Recruitment
Organisation, structure and finance
Motivation and morale
Costume, arms and armour
Strategy, tactics, training and naval warfare
Support services
Everyday life and culture
Fortification and sieges
The move to Malta
Collections and major related sites
Further reading
Glossary
Colour plate commentary
Index
Product details
| Published | 25 Nov 2001 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 64 |
| ISBN | 9781841762159 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 74 b/w; 8 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | Warrior |
| Short code | WAR 41 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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