Project Gutenberg 2010-10-05 Public domain in the USA. 236 Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray) 1820 1895 Murray, Lieutenant Forester, Frank Ballou, M. M. (Maturin Murray) Ballou, Maturin Murray 04029922 The Story of Malta Produced by Julia Miller, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "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.) Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Malta -- History DG Text Category: History - Other Category: History - European 562422 2025-07-14T04:33:40.283706 text/html 563149 2021-01-07T01:41:25 text/html 294417 2025-07-14T04:33:48.041615 application/epub+zip 299291 2025-07-14T04:33:42.383662 application/epub+zip 296672 2025-07-14T04:33:41.118678 application/epub+zip 515055 2025-07-14T04:33:52.528643 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 469175 2025-07-14T04:33:47.088635 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 432756 2022-09-15T13:14:14.122758 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 521790 2025-07-14T04:33:39.665762 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 521579 2021-01-07T01:41:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 521621 2021-01-07T01:41:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21081 2025-07-14T04:33:52.658585 application/rdf+xml 12249 2025-07-14T04:33:41.609674 image/jpeg 3346 2025-07-14T04:33:41.360645 image/jpeg 201353 2021-01-07T01:41:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 214272 2021-01-07T01:41:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 201215 2021-01-07T01:41:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 276401 2025-07-14T04:33:40.329679 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia