Romano-Byzantine Armies 4th-9th Centuries (Men-at-Arms)
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Book Description
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.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
Romano-Byzantine Armies 4th-9th Centuries (Men-at-Arms),David Nicolle,Angus Mcbride,Osprey Publishing,1855322242,Armies,History - Military / War,History: World,Military - General,Military Science,Ancient Greece,Asian / Middle Eastern history: BCE to c 500 CE,Asian / Middle Eastern history: c 500 to c 1500,BCE to c 500 CE,Byzantine Empire,European history: BCE to c 500 CE,History / Military / General,Land forces & warfare,c 500 CE to c 1000 CE
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