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Byzantium survived for 800 years, yet its dominions and power fluctuated dramatically during that time. John Haldon tells the story from the days when the Empire was barely clinging on to survival, to the age when its fabulous wealth attracted Viking mercenaries and Asian nomad warriors to its armies, their very appearance on the field enough to bring enemies to terms. In 1453 the last emperor of Byzantium, Constantine XII, died fighting on the ramparts, bringing to a romantic end the glorious history of this legendary empire.
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This unique series studies every major war in history looking at all the aspects of war, from how it felt to be a soldier to the lasting impact of the conflict on the world around it.
Byzantium at War,John Haldon,Osprey Publishing,1841763608,1081-1453,527-1081,Ancient - General,Byzantine Empire,Byzantine Empire - History,History,History - Military / War,History, Military,History: World,Military - Other,Military History - Medieval,Military history,Renaissance,Asian / Middle Eastern history: c 500 to c 1500,Europe,European history: c 500 to c 1500,History / Military / General,Land forces & warfare,War & defence operations,c 1000 CE to c 1500,c 500 CE to c 1000 CE
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