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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/52454| Title: | It happened this month - the anti-French plot of 1799 : Maltese patriots' futile sacrifice |
| Authors: | Grima, Joseph F. |
| Keywords: | Malta -- History -- French occupation, 1798-1800 Patriotism -- Malta -- History -- 18th century |
| Issue Date: | 2019-01-13 |
| Publisher: | Allied Newspapers Ltd. |
| Citation: | Grima, J.F. (2019, January 13). It happened this month - the anti-French plot of 1799: Maltese patriots' futile sacrifice. The Sunday Times of Malta, pp. 56-57. |
| Abstract: | Within less than three months after the French had conquered the Maltese islands on June 12, 1798, the Maltese inhabitants rebelled against them. Within a few weeks, the Maltese insurgents had obtained help from the Portuguese and British navies which proceeded to blockade both Grand and Marsamxett harbours, which were under French control. The French had been compelled to relinquish their hold on the Maltese countryside as soon as the revolt broke but they retained control of Valletta, Floriana, the three cities of Cottonera and forts Ricasoli, Manoel and Tigné. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/52454 |
| Appears in Collections: | Melitensia Works - ERCWHMlt |
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