Byzantium Triumphant: The Military History of the Byzantines, 959-1025 (Romane Julian)(Paperback)

Byzantium Triumphant: The Military History of the Byzantines, 959-1025 (Romane Julian)(Paperback)

Byzantium Triumphant is a detailed narrative of the wars of the Byzantine emperors, Nicephorus II Phocas, John I Tzimiskes and Basil II (the Bulgar Slayer).Byzantium Triumphant describes in detail the wars of the Byzantine emperors Nicephorus II Phocas, his nephew and assassin John I Tzimiskes, and

The Cambridge History of the Byzantine Empire C.500-1492 (Shepard Jonathan)(Paperback)

Byzantium lasted a thousand years, ruled to the end by self-styled 'emperors of the Romans'. It underwent kaleidoscopic territorial and structural changes, yet recovered repeatedly from disaster: even after the near-impregnable Constantinople fell in 1204, variant forms of the empire reconstituted

Road to Manzikert: Byzantine and Islamic Warfare, 527-1071 (Cairns John)(Paperback)

Useful overview of politico-military relations between Byzantium and the Islamic world (Arab and then Seljuk Turkish) from 6th century.In August 1071, the Byzantine Emperor Romanus IV Diogenese led out a powerful army in an attempt to roll back Seljuk Turkish incursions into the Anatolian heartland

Belisarius: The Last Roman General (Hughes Ian)(Paperback)

A military history of the campaigns of Belisarius, the greatest general of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Emperor Justinian. He twice defeated the Persians and reconquered North Africa from the Vandals in a single year at the age of 29, before going on to regain Spain and Italy, including Rome

Heraclius Emperor of Byzantium (Kaegi Walter E. Jr.)(Paperback)

This book evaluates the life and empire of the pivotal yet controversial Byzantine emperor Heraclius (ad. 610-641), a contemporary of the Prophet Muhammad. His stormy war-torn reign is critical for understanding the background to fundamental changes in the Balkans and the Middle East, including the

Short History of Byzantium (Norwich John Julius)(Paperback / softback)

Constantine the Great moved the seat of Roman power to Constantinople in AD 330 and for eleven brutal, bloody centuries, the Byzantine Empire became a beacon of grand magnificence and depraved decadence. In this book, the author provides the definitive introduction to the savage, scintillating

The Oxford History of Byzantium (Mango Cyril)(Pevná vazba)

The Oxford History of Byzantium is the only history to provide in concise form detailed coverage of Byzantium from its Roman beginnings to the fall of Constantinople and assimilation into the Turkish Empire. Lively essays and beautiful illustrations portray the emergence and development of a

Maurice's Strategikon: Handbook of Byzantine Military Strategy (Maurice Flavius)(Paperback)

''The most important Byzantine military text. . . . The standard translation.''--Walter Kaegi, University of Chicago As a veteran campaigner, the Byzantine emperor Maurice (582-602) compiled a unique and influential handbook intended for the field

Byzantine Matters (Cameron Averil)(Paperback)

Why the marginalized story of Byzantium has much to teach us about Western historyFor many, Byzantium remains byzantine--obscure, marginal, difficult. Despite the efforts of some recent historians, prejudices still deform understanding of the Byzantine civilization, often reducing it to a poor

Byzantium and Its Army, 284-1081 (Treadgold Warren)(Paperback)

In this first general book on the Byzantine army, the author traces the army's impact on the Byzantine state and society from the army's reorganization under Diocletian until its disintegration in the aftermath of the battle of

By the Emperor's Hand: Military Dress and Court Regalia in the Later Romano-Byzantine Empire (Dawson Timothy)(Pevná vazba)

Secret History (Procopius)(Paperback / softback)

A trusted member of the Byzantine establishment, Procopius was the Empire's official chronicler, and his History of the Wars of Justinian proclaimed the strength and wisdom of the Emperor's reign. Yet all the while the dutiful scribe was working on a very different--and dangerous--history to be

The Lost World of Byzantium (Harris Jonathan)(Paperback)

A concise, accessible, and action-packed history of one of the medieval world's greatest empires by a leading scholar who eschews the usual run-through of emperors and battles, illuminating the very heart of Byzantine civilization and its remarkable influence on its neighbors and on the modern

Terry Jones' Barbarians: An Alternative Roman History (Jones Terry)(Paperback)

An Alternative Roman History An entertaining rewriting of Roman history from the perspective of the Barbarians who weren t really barbaric at all In this completely fresh approach to Roman history, Terry Jones offers us not only the chance to see the Romans from a non-Roman perspective, he also

Agent of Byzantium (Turtledove Harry)(Paperback)

From the New York Times-bestselling 'standard-bearer for alternate history' A spy takes on the enemies of the Byzantine Empire (USA Today). In another, very different timeline--one in which Mohammed embraced Christianity and Islam never came to be--the Byzantine Empire still flourishes in the

A History of Roman Art (Tuck Steven L.)(Paperback)

A HISTORY OF ROMAN ART The new edition of the leading textbook on Roman art, updated with new images and expanded geographic and cultural scope A History of Roman Art is an expansive survey of the painting, mosaic, sculpture, decorative arts, and architecture of ancient Rome. This acclaimed

History of the Byzantine State (Ostrogorsky George)(Paperback)

With clarity and logic, George Ostrogorsky succinctly traces the intricate thousand-year course of the Byzantine Empire. While his emphasis is on political development, he gives extensive consideration to social, esthetic, economic, and ecclesiastical factors as well. He also illuminates the

The Cambridge History of Communism (Frst Juliane)(Paperback)

Volume Three of The Cambridge History of Communism charts the global Cold War in its last two decades, the collapse of Soviet socialism, the resurgence of China as a global power, and the transformation of the geopolitics and political economy of Cold War

The Military History of the Soviet Union (Kagan F.)(Pevná vazba)

The Military History of the Soviet Union and The Military History of Tsarist Russia treat Russian military history from the rise of the Muscovite state to the present, even peeking briefly into the future. The two volumes will cover Russia's land forces extensively, but will also cover the

Chester's Military Heritage (Bridge Adrian and Dawn L.)(Paperback / softback)

The ancient walled city of Chester has an illustrious military history dating back to Roman times when a fort, four times the size of anything else in Britannia, was built here. In this book, local authors Adrian L. Bridge and Dawn Preece chronicle the city's military history across the

The Cynic Philosophers: From Diogenes to Julian (Various)(Paperback)

A unique new volume illuminating the philosophy of the ancient Greek and Roman Cynics The Greek Cynics owned no property and rejected fame and fortune, living almost entirely out of doors while surviving on wild plants and water from natural springs. They promoted ideals such as self-sufficiency,

Byzantine Naval Forces 1261 1461: The Roman Empire's Last Marines (D'Amato Raffaele)(Paperback)

After the recapture of Constantinople, Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos was determined to bring glory back to the Byzantine Empire. To achieve this, he established an Imperial Fleet and raised new regiments of elite marine troops. This work provides a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the unit

Roman Clothing and Fashion (Croom Alexandra)(Paperback)

There is plenty of information about military dress in Roman Britain and the rest of the Roman Empire, but the evidence for civilian dress has not been comprehensively looked at since the 1930s.In this richly illustrated survey, Alexandra Croom describes the range and style of clothing worn

The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction (Gwynn David M.)(Paperback)

The rise and fall of the Roman Republic occupies a special place in the history of Western civilization. From humble beginnings on the seven hills beside the Tiber, the city of Rome grew to dominate the ancient Mediterranean. Led by her senatorial aristocracy, Republican armies defeated Carthage