Historical Dictionary of Malta FROM THE PUBLISHER
The Historical Dictionary of Malta provides an introduction to the history of this strategic archipelago. Blessed with one of the world's finest protected deep-water harbors, the islands have been coveted and invaded by the major maritime powers throughout history. The chronology and the extensive dictionary entries highlight the impact that each foreign power, from the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, Rhodes, and Malta (1530-1798) to Great Britain (1799-1964), made on the islands. They also cover the political, economic, and social situation in the country since its independence from Britain in 1964. The historical dictionary contains a bibliography for further study of the important events in the history of the islands including the two seiges of Malta by the Turks in 1585 and the Axis powers during World War II. It should be of interest to those in the scholarly professions, many laypersons, and even casual tourists.
Author Biography: Warren Berg (Ph.D., M.A., University of Iowa; B.A. Luther College) is Professor Emeritus, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, where he has served for 47 years in the Department of Economics, Accounting, and Management, most of it as Department Head. In 1966-67 he was selected to be the first Senior Fullbright Professor at the Royal University of Malta, lecturing in Economics. In 1988-89, upon his retirement from Luther College, he gained a second appointment to the University of Malta, lecturing in International Business. He and his wife, Jan, have directed five student study-tours to Malta in addition to personal visits there.
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