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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/16146| Title: | Two late 16th Century reports on Gozo’s fortifications by Giovanni Rinaldini Anconitano |
| Authors: | Vella, Godwin |
| Keywords: | Rinaldini Anconitano, Giovanni Military engineering -- Malta -- Gozo -- History Fortification -- Malta -- Gozo -- History Military history Gran Castello Historic House (Victoria, Malta) Order of St John -- Malta -- Gozo Knights of Malta -- Malta -- Gozo |
| Issue Date: | 2006-12 |
| Publisher: | University of Malta. Gozo Centre |
| Citation: | Vella, G. (2006). Two late 16th century reports on Gozo’s fortifications by Giovanni Rinaldini Anconitano. The Gozo Observer, 15, 5-10. |
| Abstract: | Giovanni Rinaldini of Ancona was the first military engineer of note to have seriously examined the defence problems facing Gozo and to produce plans for the island’s initial fortification. He studied the art of fortification under Germanico Sovargnano and was working in Rome before coming over to Malta in March 1599. During his stay, Rinaldini carried out two field surveys of Gozo and authored two reports of significant professional value with accompanying plans and designs. Unfortunately, these plans and designs have been lost. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/16146 |
| Appears in Collections: | The Gozo Observer - Issue 15, December 2006 The Gozo Observer - Issue 15, December 2006 |
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