https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/54886 2026-04-15T13:59:15Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/39459 Title: A captain of the port of Malta and a Grand Vizier of Constantinople- their fortunes and friendships Abstract: Galea conducts a study on the history of Maltese character- stating that the personality of the Maltese has always been intertwined with the sea. He discovers that some of the best sailors throughout history were, in fact, Maltese. In the final part of the article, Galea recounts a story of a friar of the Order of the Discalced Carmelites. 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/39270 Title: Recent publications and book reviews Abstract: This document contains three book reviews, a list of publications by members of the Society, information about past events and a list of received publications. 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/39269 Title: Activities of the Society Abstract: This document contains information about the Malta Historical Society's noteworthy events and activities including meetings, lectures and reading of papers. 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/39263 Title: The island of Gozo 1432-1453 - Part II Abstract: The author discusses the state of poverty in Gozo and why striking beneficial business deals with Sicily's grain importer meant that starvation would remain mitigated. In this second part of his short series "The island of Gozo 1432-1453", Leopardi continues on his research about the sister island of Malta- evaluating the island from a fiscal lens. 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z