Title: Byzantium at war, AD 600-1453 /
Authors: Haldon, John F.
Publisher: Routledge,
Year: 2003
Subjects: Byzantine Empire History, Military; Byzantine Empire History, Military
Abstract: "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 survival, to the age when its fabulous wealth attracted Viking mercenaries and Asian nomad warriors to its armies, their very appearance on the field being 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."--Jacket.
Contents: Introduction: Chronology -- The political world of Byzantium -- Neighbours and enemies -- Why and how did Byzantium fight wars? -- Organising for war -- Recruitment, discipline, and life on campaign -- War and peace -- Metrios-a farmer -- Death of an empire -- War, peace, and survival.