The Great Siege

One of the classic modern accounts of the 1565 Siege of Malta, The Great Siege by Ernle Bradford tells the remarkable story of how a small force of Knights Hospitaller and Maltese defenders withstood the massive invading army of the Ottoman Empire. Bradford combines meticulous historical research with a vivid narrative style, making this work an enduring favorite among readers of military, naval, and Mediterranean history.

This is the First American Edition, published by Harcourt, Brace & World in 1962, complete with its original unclipped dust jacket priced at $6.50. The colorful jacket artwork and decorative map endpapers make this an especially attractive copy for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.

The book is in Very Good+ condition with a clean interior, sound binding, and bright red cloth boards. The original dust jacket is also in Very Good condition, showing light edge wear, a few small chips and short tears, and mild age toning to the rear panel. It remains bright and highly presentable and is protected in a removable archival cover.