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SETTLEMENT AT MALTA, 1523-1565
Departure from Rhodes--Residence in Italy--Settlement in Malta, 1530--Condition of the Mediterranean--The corsairs--Turkey--Fortification of Malta--Loss of English "Langue"--Enterprises of the Order--Solyman decides to attack Malta
THE SIEGE OF MALTA, 1565
Preparations--Size of opposing forces--Siege of St. Elmo--Arrival of Dragut--Capture of St. Elmo, June 23--Death of Dragut--Siege of main fortresses--Great losses on both sides--Arrival of reinforcements from Sicily--Turks evacuate island
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN
Classes in the Order--Langues--Chapter-General--Councils--Grand Master--Bishop of Malta--Finances--Justice--Criminal Council--Court of ?gard--The Hospital
THE DECLINE, 1565-1789
Decadence of Turkey--Knights become anachronism--Valetta built--Fortifying the island--Disturbances in the Order--Quarrels with different Powers--Treatment of the Maltese--Buildings in Valetta--Papal interference--Naval operations--Independence of the Order
THE FALL, 1789-1798
BOOKS CONSULTED
KNIGHTS OF MALTA
SETTLEMENT AT MALTA 1523-1565.
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