The Knights of St. John

Book excerpt: The Order of St. John, also known as the Knights Hospitaller, was one of the most powerful and influential religious orders in Europe. In this book, Augusta Theodosia Drane explores the history of the order, focusing on its role in the battles of Lepanto and Vienna. With detailed accounts of these historic events, as well as insights into the inner workings of the order, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Knights of St. John. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.