Set the scene.
French forces landed in Malta in June 1798. Napoleon’s expedition transformed the political situation and ended the Order’s long period of government.
Here’s the twist.
Heritage Malta preserves correspondence connected with the invasion. Letters show how decisions were planned, communicated and acted upon.
Why it still matters.
A famous name is only the starting point. Reading the surviving documents helps replace a simple hero-or-villain story with evidence about what actually happened.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.
