Byzantine Armies 325 AD-1453 AD
(Soft Cover)
Product Code: SS8001

Overview
Military Essays

By Belezos. In-depth historical essay about the late
Roman-Byzantine Armies that protected the Byzantine Empire for
over eleven centuries. Contains the administration, ranks,
logistics, weapons, campaigns and fortifications of the Byzantine
Armies from 325 AD until the fall of the empire in 1461 AD.
Reveals the checkered historical course of the empire and its
military organization, which was compelled to defend its
territories and culture against a horde of belligerent enemies
from without and from the state's own bureaucracy within. During
its long life span, the empire faced the Persians, Goths, Huns,
Lombards, Slavs, Avars, Arabs, Bulgarians, Russians, Hungarians,
Normans, Crusader armies and finally, the Turks. Illustrated with
75 photos, maps and additional graphics plus 13 full color
plates. Also includes a glossary of Greek and Latin terms; 136
pages. English text.