The Knights Hospitaller

This is one of several books by the author on the Knights Templar. This one deals with the History of the Sovereign Military Order of St.John of Jerusalem,Rhodes and Malta (the Knights Hospitaller) from its inception as a hospice for pilgrims to Jerusalem in the 11th centuary, its development into a military order in the 12th centuary defending the frontiers of Christendom to the loss of Rhodes in 1522 the loss of Malta in 1788 and its activities up to the present day.There is an extensive further reading list and a list of masters from 1120-1988.A first class book.

A good scholarly overview of the Hospitallers but a bit lacking in substance. It could do with a bit more clarification in some areas. The maps seem to omit several important places that are referenced frequently in the text, which I found rather irritating.Also there is no mention at all of the Hospitaller's Preceptory at Torphichen in Scotland, which was their only such British property outside of Clerkenwell - in fact Scotland isn't even named on the map of Britain - it just says 'England', which I found rather irritating as I was hoping for more information about the Scottish Hospitallers.

A fascinating insight into the history of the Knights Hospitaller. If you ever intend to visit Rhodes and want to get an insight into the creation of the fortified city, this is a great book. It is scholarly but nevertheless easy to read

As expected. Thank you.

Good read. It explains alot about these Knights and their modern descendants.

Interesting for all whom have an interest in European history and general knowledge insofar the medieval periods are concerned.Germann

This is another great book by Dr Helen Nicholson. Her attention to the various details pertaining to the Military Order of the Hospital rivals the efforts she's put forth regarding the Templar Order as well. A must have and read for any Crusades enthusiast as well as Medieval reenactor.

Great

Was a gift for my son who is a history buff. He enjoyed this book. It is read and I am sure he will be looking for another book.

I have carefully read The Knights Hospitaller by Helen Nicholson and found it very informative. It is a historical book analyzing the Kights of Hospitallers from the perspective of their fighting abilities, their reinforcement of their defence capabilities--in other words how and why they lost or won wars--and additionally their religious stance.I would however like to find instances from the daily life of the Hospitallers in the book,as well, since they were not at war all the time, but unfortunately there weren't any. This is a disappointment from my point of view.I guess that's it.