Anthony Luttrell
Ashgate Variorum
Hardback
336
1992
The studies in the present volume on the history of the Order of the Hospital between 1306 and 1522 are not only concerned with the part it played in the defence of the Latin Levant but also with its role in Western society. The first articles deal with the settlement of Rhodes the conflicts with the Turks and with the Hospitallers? participation in crusading expeditions. As important however is the question of how they managed to support their military achievements. Drawing on the results of many years? research into the archives of the Hospital both in Malta and in the provincial archives Dr Luttrell examines their administration of the Rhodian islands and details some of the resources they drew from elsewhere notably the West whether in terms of recruitment money raising or the exploitation of their estates. Particular attention is given to the Hospitaller properties in Italy and Spain and to the nature of Hospitaller life in these western priories and commanderies.
Ashgate Variorum
Hardback
336
1992
The studies in the present volume on the history of the Order of the Hospital between 1306 and 1522 are not only concerned with the part it played in the defence of the Latin Levant but also with its role in Western society. The first articles deal with the settlement of Rhodes the conflicts with the Turks and with the Hospitallers? participation in crusading expeditions. As important however is the question of how they managed to support their military achievements. Drawing on the results of many years? research into the archives of the Hospital both in Malta and in the provincial archives Dr Luttrell examines their administration of the Rhodian islands and details some of the resources they drew from elsewhere notably the West whether in terms of recruitment money raising or the exploitation of their estates. Particular attention is given to the Hospitaller properties in Italy and Spain and to the nature of Hospitaller life in these western priories and commanderies.