6011 The Eastern Romans 330-1461 AD
Dr. Raffaele D'Amato & Dr. Giorgio Albertini
The Eastern Roman Empire is perhaps more commonly referred to as
the Byzantine Empire. It describes the period in the Middle Ages
when the Greek-speaking Roman Empire was centered on the city of
Constantinople. Constantine I is regarded by many to be the first
Byzantine emperor. The Byzantines took a distinctive route through
history as at that time there was a growing schism between West and
East Rome. This new book from Concord Publications covers, in
comprehensive detail, the soldiers and military forces of the
Eastern Romans.
Written by an authoritative expert Dr. Raffaele D'Amato, this book
delves deeply into the inner workings of the Eastern Roman Empire
and how it impacted upon the military forces. Major battles and
events are elaborated, providing coverage from the early days of
the empire through to the fall of the capital, Constantinople, to
the Ottoman Turks in 1453AD. The military splendor and magnificence
of this period has been carefully captured in this work.
The book features a great number of beautifully rendered color
plates by Dr. Giorgio Albertini. These show soldiers or famous
military leaders at important points in the history of the
Byzantine Empire. These color plates are accompanied by highly
detailed written descriptions of the relevant historical
background, and they also explain about the weapons and uniforms in
evidence in the illustrations. The author has taken great pains to
provide an impressive level of information. This volume is
thoroughly researched and jam-packed with invaluable information
about the Byzantine army. As a result, this book is a vital
reference source for any historian or ancient military
enthusiast.
Format 21 x 28 cm, Paperback, 48 Seiten, 22 ganzseitige Farb und
2 s/w-Tafeln, englischer Text, Best.-Nr. Con6011
