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MALTA
BOSREDON DE RANSIJAT (JEAN DE) Journal du siége et blocus de Malte, depuis le 16 fructidor an 6, epoque de la révolte des Maltais

17 April 2012, 11:00 BST
Oxford

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MALTA

BOSREDON DE RANSIJAT (JEAN DE) Journal du siége et blocus de Malte, depuis le 16 fructidor an 6, epoque de la révolte des Maltais, light dampstain at inner margin of opening 4 leaves, contemporary half calf, rebacked, 8vo, Paris, Valade, [1801]

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Bosredon de Ransijat (1743-1812), treasurer of the Knights of Malta, led a conspiracy amongst fellow French Knights of the Order to pave the way for an invasion of Malta by Napoleon. He was present at the surrender of the island, later retiring to Auvergne.

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