Byzantium Triumphant describes in detail the wars of the Byzantine emperors Nicephorus II Phocas, his nephew and assassin John I Tzimiskes, and Basil II. The operations, battles and drama of their various bitter struggles unfold, depicting the new energy and improved methods of warfare developed in the late tenth century. These emperors were at war on all fronts, fighting for survival and dominance against enemies including the Arab caliphates, Bulgars (Basil II was dubbed by later authors 'the Bulgar Slayer') and the Holy Roman Empire, not to mention dealing with civil wars and rebellions. Julian Romane's careful research, drawing particularly on the evidence of Byzantine military manuals, allows him to produce a gripping narrative underpinned by a detailed understanding of the Byzantine tactics, organization, training and doctrine. While essentially a military history, there is, inevitably with the Byzantine emperors, a healthy dose of court intrigue, assassination and political skulduggery too. AUTHOR: Julian Patrick Romane has a BA from Beloit College Wisconsin and an MA from the University of Colorado. He has been fascinated with Byzantine history, particularly their military history, for half a century. He has published articles in several journals and is the editor and/or translator of several books on historical and political subjects. SELLING POINTS: . Detailed narrative of the wars of the Byzantine emperors, Nicephorus II Phocas, John I Tzimiskes and Basil II ('the Bulgar Slayer). . Analyses the new methods of warfare evolving in this period. . Thoroughly researched and grounded in the original sources, including detailed reading of Byzantine military manuals. . Good detail on unit management, weapon handling, fortification and logistics 20 illustrations
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
ISBN-13
9781473845701
eBay Product ID (ePID)
215800460
Product Key Features
Author
Julian Romane
Publication Name
Byzantium Triumphant: the Military History of the Byzantines
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Julian Romane
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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