Colonialism, War & Pandemics – Gozo In Times Of Crises

Colonialism, War & Pandemics – Gozo In Times Of Crises

This book presents a compelling and meticulously researched account of one of the most transformative periods in Gozo’s modern history. Set against the backdrop of British colonial rule, global conflict, and devastating epidemics, it explores how a small Mediterranean island confronted extraordinary challenges that shaped its society, healthcare, economy, and identity.

Drawing on extensive archival research, official records, newspapers, medical reports, and previously unpublished historical sources, the authors reconstruct the experiences of ordinary Gozitans and the institutions that served them. From the 1918 influenza pandemic and leprosy to military mobilisation, poverty, public health reforms, and the changing relationship between government, religion, and medicine, the book reveals how moments of crisis became catalysts for lasting change.

Combining rigorous scholarship with engaging narrative, this richly documented volume offers fresh insights into Gozo’s social and medical history while placing the island within the wider context of Mediterranean and British imperial history. It will be an invaluable resource for historians, healthcare professionals, students, genealogists, and all those interested in Gozo’s past.

More than a chronicle of crises, this book is a story of resilience, adaptation, and the enduring spirit of the Gozitan people.

By: Lawrence Sawchuk, Lianne Tripp, Mario Saliba

Format: Hardback

No of pages: 400