Malta.

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Article ID EUM4432

Title

Malta.

Description

Bird's eye view shows the city of Valletta on the island of Malta

Year

ca. 1845

Artist

Bibby

Historical Description

Malta's location has historically given it great strategic importance as a naval base, and a succession of powers, including the Phoenicians, Romans, Moors, Normans, Sicilians, Habsburg Spain, Knights of St. John, French and British, have ruled the islands. Malta gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 and became a republic in 1974.

Place of Publication London
Dimensions (cm)15,5 x 23,5 cm
ConditionPerfect condition
Coloringoriginal colored
TechniqueSteel engraving

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