Carapecchia: Master of Baroque Architecture in Early Eighteenth Century Malta
The Origins of Maltese Statehood: A Case Study of Decolonization in the Mediterranean
Gozo Ancient and Modern Religious and Profane
History of Freemasonry in Malta (1730-1998)
Veneration for a Historic Icon
Il-Mexxejja Maltin tal-Kungress Malti 1799 -1800
A Benedictine's Notes on Seventeenth-Century Malta
Dell Is-Salib fil-Gzejjer Maltin
History and Works of Art of St John's Church, Valletta
In-Naxxar. Titwiliet fl-Istorja
L-Ewwel Assedju 1565. Il-Hbit mill-Armata Torka fuq il-gzira ta' Malta Mejju-Settembru
The People's War Malta 1940-43
Reggie Miller and the Post-War Socio-Political Challenges
'The Cavaliers' Tour and Malta in 1663'
This study traces the history of the musical chapel of the Cathedral of Malta from the first musical activities, at the end of the 16th century, up to the 18th century. This work is the result of systematic research carried out on the archival documents as well as on the printed and manuscript music sources. Taking into consideration other local and foreigner musical institutions which had many contacts with the Mdina Cathedral, the history of its music chapel offers an interesting example of a very well organised institution, constantly up to date on the most recent musical trends.
CONTENT
Chap. I - The history of the music chapel
Chap. II - Maestros, organists, musicians and organs builders
Chap. III - The music collections
Chap. IV - The repertoire
Chap. V - Music, liturgy and ceremonies
Document transcriptions
Lists of employees (1600-1800)
The music inventory (1710)
Name index
Dr Franco Bruni can be contacted at: brunif@libero.it
website: http://staff.um.edu.mt/fbru1/
by Paul Grech
with illustrations by David Grech
A collage of historical facts and legends
Exploring the Chapels of Gozo is a guide book with a difference. It
relates specifically to 25 chapels - giving details to how to find them
and what to look out for. It also outlines legends and historical facts
associated with them, which form part of the island's history. The book
is illustrated throughout with line-drawings
Translated into the English language by Fr. Anthony Mercieca and published by Media Centre
This is the first ever translation in the English language of two hand-written volumes originally written in Italian by Agius Giovanni Pietro Francesco De Soldanis. The man who realised this project is Fr. Anthony Mercieca.
Mgr. Giuseppe Farrugia was instrumental in bringing the precious manuscript preserved at the National Library of Malta to light by translating it in Maltese. The Maltese translation of volume one was published in 1963 and that of the second volume in 1953.
Fr. Mercieca produced a faithful translation of De Soldanis' collection of facts about the island of Gozo and its historical traditions both ancient and modern, sacred and profane.
Read and edited by Ann Monarrat and Anthony Spiteri, the English translation of De Soldanis Gozo is now accessible to the whole English speaking world.
History of Freemasonry in Malta (1730 - 1998)
Edited by A J AgiusM
This is a collection of authoritative studies giving a mostly chronological history of the establishment of Freemasonry in Malta. Of special interest are the studies which delve into the early days of the craft and the involvement of prominent members of the Order of St. John, including Grand Masters.
Veneration for a Historic Icon
Publikazzjonijiet Indipendenza has published a book written by the head of the Greek-Catholic community in Malta, Papas Vito Borgia.
The book is a history of the Our Lady of Damascus, which is venerated in the Greek Catholic Church in Archbishop Street, near the Palace in Valletta.
The history of this artistic and devout icon is linked with the history of the Knights of Malta. It was the knights who brought the icon from their previous residence, in Rhodes, in 1530.
The publication is available from the authors at Lm5 (excluding postage&packing).
To order send e-mail to: csav1@ihc.um.edu.mt
or call Dr Charles Savona-Ventura on 435 396.
For more information try these two homepages:
http://www.geocities.com/hotsprings/2615/
http://www.geocities.com/Rainforest/3096/
The book tells the story of the second generation of Malta's local councils,
after a first book had told the story of the first years, between 1993
and 1996. This volume covers the elcetions between 1996 and 1998.
Il-Mexxejja Maltin tal-Kungress Malti 1799 - 1800 is Winston
L. Zammit's third publication in the space of a few months and follows
his booklets on the part played by Rabat and Mdina in the blockade.
The book deals with three manuscript descriptions (one in Latin, one
in Italian and another one in french) of late 17th-century Malta by a Ferrarese
benedictine monk, Anselmo Pajoli found at the Biblioteca Ariostea and discovered
by Mr. Zammit Ciantar in 1982
This booklet, which was compiled by a local council sub-committee consisting
of Micahel Bonnici, Emmanuel Cutajar and Josephine Spiteri, can be divided
into two parts. The first is a reprint of the contributions by Luret Vella
and Salvu Agius that first appeared in 1937 on the occasion of the Zebbug
festivities associated with the bicentenary of the birth of Dun Mikiel
Xerri. The second part of the booklet consists of two short but important
contributions by Professor Oliver Friggieri and Mgr Lawrence Cachia. The
selection of photographs recall the places associated with Dun Mikiel Xerri.
This publication presents a variety of in-depth information pieces on
an array of popular beliefs and related customs which over the centuries
came to form part of Maltese folklore and popular history. Bonnici depicts
a breathtaking panorama of social and religious icons that narrate a story
exclusively linked to an archipelago steeped in Mediterranean culture.
In addition to the information regarding Good Friday procession and related
religious events, Bonnici provides insight and information regarding personality
cults like Dun Alfred Gatt and other cults like the devotion to the Effigy
of Christ. The book makes good reading particularly for those interested
in Maltese folklore and traditions.
In his book, Dominic Cutajar evaluates the mannerist and baroque treasures
of this beautiful church. The first edition of this successful publication
was in 1989, followed by a second edition in 1995. In view of a number
of changes which were effected in recent times in the set-up of several
exhibits, this third revised edition presents up-to-date information for
visitors and students of Maltese and European history.
Paul Catania presents a full-scale study of the village of Naxxar, a
locality whose written history goes back to the 15th century besides the
clear evidence of human settlements dating to prehistoric times. Catnaia
book is an example of impressive local knowledge spiced with a sound historical
vision that interprets events rather than merely recording them. This book
is a noteworthy addition to the growing number of histories of Malta's
towns and villages.
In these two fully-documented booklets, the author records one of the most salient stages in the rise of national awareness, from the point of view of the people and the institutions of the old city of Malta - Mdina and its suburb - Rabat. The history of Rabat and Mdina is inextricably linked together. Zammit describes the story of the rising of the people of Mdina and Rabat against the french and the two fateful years that followed. His careful use of available documentation brings out a number of interesting details.
These books are published by the respective local councils to mark this
very important date in local annuals.
The well known story of the Turkish siege of 1565 is retold by Victor
Pulis in an extremely attractive cartton form. Pulis has very carefully
and diligently gone through a lot of research, regarding costumes, armaments,
fortifications, ships, and so on. It is an entertaining introduction to
the great saga of the siege and helps to make one fall in love with history;
both the young and the adult reader will certainly peruse this book with
profit. Pulis has got a fine draughtsmanship especially in the depictionjs
of people. Also very impressive are his imaginative angles which betray
a film director's vision and communicate movement and action.
Memories of people who lived through and survived WWII in Malta.
Progress Press Co Ltd (1998)
An analysis by Yvonne Micallef Stafrace of the milestones in the history
of the General Workers' Union and the work of Reggie Miller, from the founding
of the union in 1943 to Miller's retirement in 1958.
In January 1663 three distinguished German nobleman met by chance in Naples. From there, they decided to travel together to Malta to visit the celebrated 'shield of Christendom'. What they saw and the events that took place on their journey is told in the story, which offers a multi-dimensional view of Malta in the 17th century.
'The Cavaliers' Tour and Malta in 1663' is written by Thomas Freller
and published by Publikazzjonijiet Indipendenza.
The galley squadron of the Order of St John was a small but highly efficient
fighting force striking terror among the enemies of Christendom. The book
is written by Joseph Muscat, a maritime historian specialising in the naval
activities of the Order. 'The Maltese Galley' is published by Publikazzjonijiet
Indipendenza.
As its title implies, Marsaskala - Wied il-Ghajn by Canon Joe Abela focuses on this picturesque village and its environs, right from prehistoric to modern times. It is profusely illustrated with many fine colour and black and white photographs which throw light on the locality's past and the present. The book, which carries a foreword by the parish priest, Fr Anton Cassar, was published to mark the 50th anniversary of the erection of Marsascala as a parish, and to commemorate the consecration of the parish church. Canon Abela's book is the first ever on Marsascala and text is in Maltese and English.
This page includes a sampler of recent Melitensia publications including titles of an educational and/or cultural nature. The Communications Office welcomes information on recent Maltese publications. Send e-mail to comms@um.edu.mt