Romano-Byzantine Armies 4th-9th Centuries

MEN AT ARMS Series book No 247: Romano-Byzantine Armies 4th-9th Centuries

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.

Contents:

• Introduction

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

Author: David Nicolle

Illustrated by: Angus McBride

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

ISBN: 9781855322240

Description: 48 pages, Paperback, 248 X 185 mm. 

Condition: FINE

Shipping weight: 340 gr.

Tags: BYZANTIUM, BYZANTINE ARMY