Suleiman the Magnificent, sultan of the Ottoman Empire andthe most powerful ruler in the world, was determined to conquer Europe. Only one thing stood in his way: the island of Malta, occupied by the Knights of Saint John, the Holy Roman Empires finest warriors. Determined to capture Malta and use its port to launch operations against Europe, Suleiman sent overwhelming forces. A few thousand defenders in Fort Saint Elmo fought to the last man. When the Turks captured the fort, they took no prisoners, mutilating the ...
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Suleiman the Magnificent, sultan of the Ottoman Empire andthe most powerful ruler in the world, was determined to conquer Europe. Only one thing stood in his way: the island of Malta, occupied by the Knights of Saint John, the Holy Roman Empires finest warriors. Determined to capture Malta and use its port to launch operations against Europe, Suleiman sent overwhelming forces. A few thousand defenders in Fort Saint Elmo fought to the last man. When the Turks captured the fort, they took no prisoners, mutilating the defenders bodies. The Knights leader reciprocated by decapitating his Turkish prisoners and using their heads to cannonade the enemy. Then the battle for Malta began in earnest.
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Seller's Description:
Acceptable. First edition copy. Collectible-Acceptable. Book Good. No dust jacket. First American edition. Owner's name on endpage. Foxed and toned on page edges. Shelf cocked. Shelf worn. Rubbed on corners. Some discoloration on endpage. Rear endpage torn. Soiled and stained on cover. Sunned on spine and cover. Cover rubbed and scratched. (malta, history, 1565, siege)
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Good. Size: 8x5x1; Order today-sent today with tracking number, M-F*. Still attractive Ex-Library but showing some wear: some abrasion to flats and edges, bumped corners with a bit of lifting. Text is clean and solid. We protect your purchase with damage-resistant double-layer bubble-wrap packaging where possible. Your purchase helps fund small charities in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana. *Our delivery standard: order received by 2PM Eastern US time goes out by 4: 30 PM M-F.
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Very good, cover firm & stiff, spine with few creases, lettering bold and crisp. Pages are clean and corners are intact. Spine has some loosening and bumped corners from wear. Light discoloration near spine. NOTE: No dust jacket. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Orders received before 3PM PT typically ship same day. All profits support the non-profit community.
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Good, fair. 244, illus., endpaper maps, bibliography, notes, index, some soiling fore-edge, DJ edges worn & sm tears/chips. Large tears in front DJ, front DJ flap price clipped, DJ in plastic sleeve. The siege of Malta from May to September 1565 by the Ottoman Turks. The defeat of the Turks was an immense reverse.
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Very Good in Good Minus jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Unmarked, Clean, And Solid Copy, First American Edition Stated. Very Minor Signs Of Wear And Interior Pages Are Bright And Crisp. Dust Jacket Shows Normal To Moderate Signs Of Wear Small Tearing Along Edges, .5 Inch Tear At The Top Middle Of Front Cover, And Larger Two Inch Tear At The Top Middle Of Back Cover. Even Sunning Along Spine. Dust Jacket Will Be Placed In A Protective Mylar Jacket Prior To Shipping.
