Knight Hospitaller (2): 1306-1565

by David Nicolle, Christa Hook (Illustrator)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781841762159
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	11/25/2001
Series:	Warrior , #41
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

David Nicolle is Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Medieval Studies, Nottingham University. He is the author of numerous books on aspects of medieval military history, including many for Osprey.

CHRISTA HOOK began her illustrating career in 1986, after studying under her father Richard Hook. Her work has featured extensively in the worlds of publishing and television. She has established herself as one of Osprey's most popular artists, having illustrated multiple series titles. Her illustrations combine the historian's attention to detail with the artist's sense of drama and atmosphere, and they are sought after by collectors worldwide. Christa lives and works in East Sussex, England.

Table of Contents

The knights get a new home · 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