Books by Ernle Bradford (1)
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The Great Siege, Malta 1565 : Clash of Cultures: Christian Knights Defend Western Civilization Against the Moslem Tide by Ernle Bradford EN
Country: Europe / 
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
Suleiman the Magnificent, the most powerful ruler in the world, was determined to conquer Europe. Only one thing stood in his way: a dot of an island in the Mediterranean called Malta, occupied by the Knights of St. John, the cream of the warriors of the Holy Roman Empire. A clash of civilizations the likes of which had not been seen since Persia invaded Greece was shaping up. Determined to capture Malta and use its port to launch operations against Europe, Suleiman sent an armada and a overwhelming army. A few thousand defenders in Fort St. Elmo fought to the last man, enduring cruel hardship... continue