M. L'Abbé de Vertot - Histoire des Chevaliers hospitaliers de S. Jean de Jérusalem appelés depuis Chevaliers de Rhodes - 1737

Rare original edition of this expansive history devoted to one of the most important military and religious orders of medieval Christendom, from its Hospitaller origins to its evolution into a military power established at Rhodes, and Volume V sits within the section devoted to the political, military and diplomatic developments of the Order -

The narrative highlights how this institution operates, its organization into langues and commanderies, the authority of its grand masters, the internal rivalries as well as the relations maintained with European sovereigns, Muslim states and other Mediterranean powers -

A significant place is given to the military enterprises led by the knights, notably sieges, naval battles, expeditions and defense operations that illustrate their role in the struggle between Christian and Muslim powers for mastery of the routes and territories of the Mediterranean -

Abbé De Vertot - History of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem called since Knights of Rhodes - 1737 - Volume V - Quillau - 514 Pages.

Good condition of the binding, the work in its full tawny calfskin leather of the period, wear from use, missing headcap, worn corners, red edges, spine with raised bands richly decorated, gilded title and volume number on a red morocco inlay, cold-stamped rules framing the boards -

Good interior condition, some stains, small vignette and ink annotations on the title page, pretty headbands, handsome drop caps, tailpieces, the work containing a complete list of the knights, in alphabetical order, marbled endpapers in good condition, a pleasing copy -

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