The Maritime History of Malta

The Maritime History of Malta

For millennia, Malta situated in the middle of the Mediterranean, has always been considered a site of strategic maritime importance. From the arrival of the Neolithic Temple builders, followed by the Phoenicians, the might of Rome, Arabs, Normans, and Genovese, to the Hospitaller Order of St. John, the Maltese harbours have served as re-provisioning stations, military bases, and refuges for pirates and privateers.

The Maritime History of Malta, the first millennia, is written by leading experts in the field with the inclusion of hundreds of beautiful photograph, plans and illustrations.

By: Charles Cini & Jonathan Borg