Publisher's Synopsis
The Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem and Its Grand Priory of England is a historical book written by Henry Walter Fincham in 1916. The book provides a detailed account of the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, a religious and military order founded in the 11th century to provide medical care to pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. The book covers the history of the order, from its origins in Jerusalem to its establishment in England and other European countries. It also explores the role of the order in the Crusades and its subsequent decline in the 14th and 15th centuries. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the structure and organization of the order, including its hierarchy, religious practices, and military activities. The book also includes information on the Grand Priory of England, one of the most important branches of the order, and its contributions to the development of the order in England. Overall, The Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem and Its Grand Priory of England is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the order and its impact on medieval Europe.With A Chapter On The Present Day Work Of The Order By W. R. Edwards.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
