Francesco Balbi di Correggio (1505–1589)
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It really does have everything. Appalling suffering, stunning bravery, and the unbelievable victory of the underdog against all odds.
Also very interesting as a snapshot of the Knights Hospitaller. You can forget any romantic image you have of them for their early days. By this point in time they’re what we would think of as a terrorist organisation. They have state backing from Spain but are surviving on piracy. Malta is a fortified rock where they keep their slaves.
The Folio has excellent maps, plans, and illustrations. Unless you know Malta well you’re going to need an edition with these as understanding the physical layout is critical to understanding the action.… (mehr)