author
Reuben Cohen
1895–1981
Best known for a concise history of the Knights of Malta, this early-20th-century writer turned a complex stretch of Mediterranean history into a clear, approachable narrative. His work has lasted largely because it offers a compact introduction to the Order of St. John and its years in Malta.
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Knights of Malta, 1523-1798
by Reuben Cohen
About the author
Very little biographical information about this author is readily confirmed from reliable online sources beyond the basic dates 1895–1981 and the attribution of Knights of Malta, 1523-1798 to him.
That book survives through major public-domain and library records, where it is described as a historical account of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem during their time in Malta. It was also issued in the "Helps for Students of History" series, which suggests he wrote with students and general readers in mind rather than for a highly specialized academic audience.
Because so few dependable biographical details are easily available, the most accurate picture is a modest one: Reuben Cohen appears to have been a historian or historical writer whose reputation today rests on this brief, durable study of the Knights of Malta.