{"product_id":"the-knights-hospitaller-a-captivating-guide-to-a-medieval-and-early-modern-catholic-military-order-and-their-impact-on-the-crusades-the-great-hardcover-1","title":"The Knights Hospitaller: A Captivating Guide to a Medieval and Early Modern Catholic Military Order and Their Impact on the Crusades, the Great - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCaptivating History\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWar, virtue, corruption, adventure-the history of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller has it all.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hospitallers started out as caretakers of the Christian pilgrims in Jerusalem, but they soon emerged from their hospices and adopted a new military role that shaped the history of medieval Europe forever. This book seeks to explore the curious rise of the Hospitallers from their humble origins to one of the most powerful institutions in medieval Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout their existence, the Hospitallers have managed to develop a renowned military tradition. At first, they just defended the traveling pilgrims to the Holy Land and provided them care in their hospices, but later on, thanks to their prowess and professionalism, the Hospitallers became a respected and feared military order that fought for Christendom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter countless challenges, formidable foes, and internal and external threats, the Knights Hospitaller managed to survive against all odds and still exists today. They have adapted their role to modern times but never lost their true identity and mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's a glimpse of what you will find in this book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn in-depth history of the rise of the Knights Hospitaller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe development of Hospitaller institutions, bureaucratic structures, and roles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHospitaller involvement in the events of the Levant during the Crusades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA deep dive into the military activities of the order, including the famous battles of La Forbie, Arsuf, Cresson, Ascalon, Rhodes, and many more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA look at the greatest grand masters of the order and how they shaped the order's history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe transformation of the order into the Knights of Malta and their clashes with the Ottoman Empire, including the great siege of Malta, which is largely considered to be one of the most famous sieges of the Renaissance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much, much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 106\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 17, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42635558912096,"sku":"9781637168110","price":41.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/eVZ3b3lPZGRUUGlHNlE4ZG9uVE5ydz09.webp?v=1772732976","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-knights-hospitaller-a-captivating-guide-to-a-medieval-and-early-modern-catholic-military-order-and-their-impact-on-the-crusades-the-great-hardcover-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}