Byzantium at war AD 600-1453.

Haldon, John.

Byzantium at war AD 600-1453. - 1 online resource (96 pages). - Essential histories . - Essential histories. .

Introduction -- Chronology -- Background to war The political world of Byzantium -- Warring sides Neighbours and enemies -- Outbreak Why and how did Byzantium fight wars? -- The fighting Organising for war -- Portrait of a soldier Recruitment, discipline, and life on campaign -- The world around war War and peace -- Portrait of a civilian Metrios - a farmer -- How the wars ended Death of an empire -- Conclusion and consequences War, peace, and survival -- Further reading -- Byzantine rulers AD 527-1453 -- Index.

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.


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2017.
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