The Grand Priory of The Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England is a book written by E. J. King. The book provides a detailed account of the history and operations of the Grand Priory of the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England. The Order of St. John was a medieval Christian military order that provided medical care and protection to pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. The Grand Priory of the Order of St. John in England was established in the 12th century and played a significant ...
Read More
The Grand Priory of The Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England is a book written by E. J. King. The book provides a detailed account of the history and operations of the Grand Priory of the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England. The Order of St. John was a medieval Christian military order that provided medical care and protection to pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. The Grand Priory of the Order of St. John in England was established in the 12th century and played a significant role in the country's history. The book covers the organization's origins, its role in English society, its various functions, and its decline in the modern era. The author also provides an overview of the Order's involvement in the Crusades, its relationship with the British monarchy, and its contributions to the development of modern medicine. The book is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of the Order of St. John in England.1924. Contents: The Foundation of the Order; The Two English Grand Masters; The Struggle for the Templar Estates; The Tragedy of 1381; The Fifteenth Century; The Commanders and Bailiffs; The Two Sieges of Rhodes; The Downfall of the Order in England; The Siege of Malta; The Titular Grand Priors; The Revival of the Grand Priory of England; The Hospital at Jerusalem; The St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade; and The Work of the Order in War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Read Less