A taste of Malta - Maltese history and literature for the afficianado
Discover Malta’s rich history and literature with this curated reading list for the aficionado. Featuring Ironfire by David W. Ball and The Disorderly Knights by Dorothy Dunnett, these compelling books capture the spirit of the Maltese islands. Perfect for lovers of historical fiction and Maltese culture seeking a true taste of the island’s epic past.
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Malta's Ancient Temples and Ruts (Institute for Cultural Research Monograph, No 26)
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Ironfire
by David W. Ball
In the Mediterranean, 16th-century, a mighty struggle looms between the Christian kingdoms, roiled by religious strife and political intrigue, and the surging Ottoman Empire. All that stands in the sultan's way is a tiny island and its small band of defenders--the Knights of Malta.
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The Disorderly Knights
by Dorothy Dunnett
The third volume in "The Lymond Chronicles, the highly renowned series of historical novels by Dorothy Dunnett, Disorderly Knights takes place in 1551, when Francis Crawford of Lymond is dispatched to embattled Malta, to assist the Knights of Hospitallers in defending the island against the Turks. But shortly the swordsman and scholar discovers that the greatest threat to the Knights lies within their own ranks, where various factions vie secretly for master.
