02313cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000530012624500230017926400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850802210041952012330064053400450187365300210191885600430193999900170198234036UtSlPG20260610133757.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04029922  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDG1 aBallou, Maturin M.q(Maturin Murray),d1820-189514aThe Story of Malta 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-10-05  aProduced by Julia Miller, Barbara Kosker and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Story of Malta" by Maturin M. Ballou is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed exploration of Malta, highlighting its pivotal geographical position, rich history, and the various cultures that have influenced this Mediterranean island over time. It aims to unveil the captivating story of Malta, from ancient times through the centuries of foreign rule, notably under the Knights Hospitaller.  At the start of the book, the author sets context by discussing the geographical importance of Malta as a strategic maritime location. He details how its size and position have led to a tumultuous history marked by conquests and cultural exchanges among various civilizations, including the Phoenicians, Arabs, and the Knights of St. John. The opening portion introduces the reader to key themes such as the island’s historical significance, the influence of the Suez Canal on its commercial status, and the unique blend of languages and cultures that characterize the Maltese people. Through vivid descriptions, Ballou invites readers to appreciate Malta's multifaceted past as both a historical crossroads and a vibrant modern entity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMalta -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34036  c74882d74882