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Paperback / softback. New. In this first general book on the Byzantine army, the author traces the army's impact on the Byzantine state and society from the army's reorganization under Diocletian until its disintegration in the aftermath of the battle of Manzikert.
Byzantium and Its Army, 284-1081 by Treadgold, Warren T - 1995
by Treadgold, Warren T
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Byzantium and Its Army, 284-1081
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Minor rubbing. VG. Textual maps & illustrations Byzantine Empire Stanford University Press Stanford [CA] 1995 orig.wrappers 24x15cm, xii,250 pp., PAPERBACK.
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- Publisher Stanford University Press
- Date Published 1995
- Keywords Byzantium Army Military Medieval History
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Byzantium and Its Army, 284-1081
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BYZANTIUM AND ITS ARMY, 284-1081
by Treadgold, Warren T
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Stanford University Press. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1995. Hardcover. 0804724202 . Minor shelfwear. Edgewear to bottom of DJ spine. ; 250 pages; The Byzantine Empire was almost always ready to fight, and often fought for its life. During much of its history its provinces were military districts called themes, and acclamation by the army, not coronation or inheritance, was what made a man emperor. The army overthrew twenty-odd rulers, and tried to oust many more. It was large and expansive but on the whole it served its purpose well. Over eight centuries, despite losing a surprising number of battles, the army succeeded in preserving both itself and Byzantium. In view of its importance in Byzantine history, it is surprising that this volume is the first general book on the Byzantine army in any language. The author traces the army s impact on the Byzantine state and society from the army s reorganization under Diocletian (284-305) until its disintegration in the aftermath of the…
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