The Order of Malta: A Portrait - Couverture rigide

Horsler, Val

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1906507244 ISBN 13 : 9781906507244

Editeur : Third Millennium Publishing, 2011

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Présentation de l'éditeur :

Tracing its origins to the eleventh century, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta can look back over a history of fortitude in the face of challenge, of courage in battle, of compassion for those in need. Today, the Order is one of the world's most effective humanitarian organisations, with 12,500 members, 80,000 permanent volunteers, and over 20,000 medical personnel, including doctors, nurses, auxiliaries and paramedics. The goal is to assist the elderly, handicapped, refugees, children, the homeless, those with terminal illness and leprosy in five continents of the world, without distraction of race or religion. Through its worldwide relief corps the Order is also engaged to aid victims of natural disasters, epidemics and armed conflicts. The Order of Malta: A Portrait is the first volume to offer a global panorama of the Order's efforts and activities. Through compelling photo-reportage from the front line, the book brings the day-to-day commitment of the Order's volunteers vividly to life as well as portraying the humanity of those they serve.

Revue de presse :

The Order of Malta today continues its 900-year-old tradition of caring for the poor and the sick. So that our work can be better understood, we have launched a new book project which I believe will greatly enhance understanding of the word of the Order within the wider world community. I will personally be supporting this very worthwhile project. --Fra' Matthew Festing, The Grand Master

... handsome and eloquent ... a thoroughly worthy portrait of the unceasing efforts of a vast and unique organisation. --The Tablet

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Third Millennium Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1906507244
• ISBN 13: 9781906507244
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 208