https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/39857 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:50:48 GMT 2026-04-10T07:50:48Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/40404 Title: Book review Abstract: This document contains a book review of Mario Buhagiar's "Late Roman and Byzantine catacombs and related burial places in the Maltese islands" which was published in 1986. Wed, 01 Jan 1986 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/40404 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/40369 Title: T.A.B. Spratt (1811-88) and his contribution to Maltese geology Abstract: Zammit Maempel follows the travels of Thomas Spratt, in the company of his colleagues Thomas Graves and Edward Forbes, around the Mediterranean aboard a vessel named "Beacon". The purpose of the three accomplished individuals was to carry out studies related to geology and one of the countries involved was Malta. Wed, 01 Jan 1986 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/40369 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/40083 Title: The resettlement of Gozo after 1551 Abstract: Fiorini writes about the most turbulent year in Gozo's history: 1551, when the Ottoman Empire ravaged the island by seizing its valuables as well as taking 5,500 Gozitans into slavery. With the help of notarial records, the author managed to piece together a rough aggregation of how many slaves managed to escape slavery and who died as a slave. This abduction of Gozo's populace meant that immigration from Malta and Sicily was vital for the island's continued habitation. Wed, 01 Jan 1986 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/40083 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/40026 Title: In search of Vittorio Cassar Abstract: Mallia-Milanes attempts to paint a clearer and perhaps more genuine picture of the otherwise-obscure personality and works of architect Vittorio Cassar- the son of the famous Girolamo. The capricious nature of Vittorio's character is agreed upon by historians as a result of various documents referring to his frequent altercations. He also faced the Inquisition upon being accused of pursuing fortune-telling endeavours. Apart from this side of his character, the author directs his focus on Vittorio's architectural works such as the old parish church of Birkirkara and the Garzes Tower. Wed, 01 Jan 1986 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/40026 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z