The Grand Masters of Malta - From the origins to modern times

The Order of the Knight Hospitaller of St John has its origins in the early years of the first millennium ad. This book outlines their history as sovereign military and Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem. Of Rhodes and of Malta since the early days till Modern Times. The Orders to-day enjoys diplomatic relations with a nimber of countries and is represented in several international organizations such as the united nations, the council of europe, and UNESCO. The book gives short biographies of the twnty-eight grand masters of Mlata from 1530 to 1798.