Byzantium at War
Byzantium at War
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Summary
A guide to the organizational, logistical and strategic development of the Byzantine army, its weaponry and its technology. It follows the ups and downs of 800 years in the history of this most enigmatic of empires, offering information on its political, social and cultural life.
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Byzantium at War by John Haldon
Byzantium survived for 800 years, yet its dominions and power fluctuated dramatically during that time. John Haldon tells the story from the days when the Empire was barely clinging on to survval, to the age when its fabulous wealth attracted Viking mercenaries and Asian nomad warriors to its armies, their very appearance on the field enough to bring enemies to terms. In 1453 the last emperor of Byzantium, Constantine XII, died fighting on the ramparts, bringing to a romantic end the glorious history of this legendary empire.
John Haldon is Professor of Byzantine History at the University of Birmingham. His research focuses on the history of the early and middle Byzantine period, and on medieval state structures across the European and Islamic worlds. He has published many books and articles, including 'Byzantium in the Seventh Century' (Cambridge, 1997), 'Warfare, State and Society in the Byzantine World' (London, 1999) and 'Byzantium: A History' (Stroud, 2000).
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781841763606 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841763608 |
| Title | Byzantium at War |
| Author | John Haldon |
| Series | Essential Histories |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2002-09-18 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |