The Drane, Augusta Theodosia 1823-1894 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Knights of St. John: with the Battle of Lepanto and Siege of Vienna" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume aims to provide a vivid portrayal of the significant events involving the Knights Hospitallers, particularly centered around their valiant efforts during the pivotal Battle of Lepanto and the Siege of Vienna against the Ottoman Empire. The book focuses on the determined courage of these knights as they defended Christianity against overwhelming odds. The opening of the book sets the stage for the historical context of the Knights of St. John, detailing their origins in the Holy Land during the time of the Crusades and their transformation into a military order dedicated to both charity and combat. It describes the establishment of their stronghold in Acre, their original mission of providing hospitality to pilgrims, and the challenges they faced as the Muslim forces gained strength. The preface offers insights into the order's significance, their unwavering faith, and their resilience in the face of adversity, preparing the reader for the dramatic chronicles of their battles and sacrifices for Christendom that are to follow throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-10-24 Brian Wilson, John Campbell, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Originally published: London: Burns & Oates, 1858 Knights of Malta Vienna (Austria) -- History -- Siege, 1683 Lepanto, Battle of, Greece, 1571 CR London: Burns & Oates, 1858 https://archive.org/details/TheKnightsOfStJohn https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74632 https://archive.org/details/TheKnightsOfStJohn https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74632 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134728.0 74632