The book , edited by Emanuel Buttigieg and Simon Phillips, is a collection of twenty-two essays that explores the complex relationship between two seemingly opposite concepts: the "insularity" of islands and the "internationalism" of military orders. Core Themes
: While heavily focused on the Mediterranean (Malta, Cyprus, Rhodes), the text also explores connections in the Atlantic and other regions. Islands.and.Military.Orders.epub
: The essays cover a range of topics, from administration and archaeology to the dietary practices of suspected heretics under the Roman Inquisition . Content Highlights The book , edited by Emanuel Buttigieg and
: The timeline covers the period from the fall of Acre (1291) to the end of the 18th century, a time when these orders were central to maritime history and the defense of Christendom. Islands.and.Military.Orders.epub