Romano-Byzantine Armies 4th–9th Centuries

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Romano-Byzantine Armies 4th–9th Centuries

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Although the Byzantine Empire was a continuation of the Roman Empire and faced similar military problems, its solutions were very different. In North Africa, for example, Rome's large army concentrated on securing main roads and urban centres. Byzantium's smaller army built more fortifications and took a defensive stance. The most striking characteristic of later Byzantine military thinking was, however, the theme or provincial army system, which owed nothing to ancient Roman tradition. With eight superb full colour plates by Angus McBride, and many other illustrations, David Nicolle examines the history of Romano-Byzantine armies from 4th-9th centuries.

Table of Contents

Introduction · Collapse and Survivial · Justinian and his Successors · Triumph and Disaster · Revival and Counterattack · Allies and Neighbours · The Plates

Product details

Published Sep 25 1992
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781855322240
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 10 x 7 inches
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 247
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

David Nicolle

David Nicolle is Visiting Research Fellow at the I…

Illustrator

Angus McBride

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