The Taktika of Leo VI (Dumbarton Oaks Texts)
It gives us a window into the world of the Byzantine Empire in the late 800s and early 900s. The empire faced almost constant warfare with neighboring groups of people, whether local tribes or invading Islamic warriors. This is a book for people who love military history and want a firsthand look at what it takes to lead an army in the Byzantine Empire, how the army functions and was organized. It is also a great resource for students and scholars; it is no longer just available in the Greek, translated here for the first time.--Kevin Winter (San Francisco Book Review2010-09-22)