: The book discusses the evolution of member classes—knight brethren, priest brethren, and sergeants—and how these roles functioned within the maritime context.
: The essays cover a range of topics, from administration and archaeology to the dietary practices of suspected heretics under the Roman Inquisition . Content Highlights
: It investigates how international institutions like the Knights Hospitaller (Knights of St. John) managed to operate from small, isolated island outposts.