Focusing on the Battle of Manzikert, the book delves into the key figures involved, their strategies, and tactical maneuvers during this significant conflict. It further explores the lasting impact of the battle on historical narratives in both Greek and Turkish contexts, highlighting its importance in shaping national identities and historical interpretations.
Exploring Byzantine military culture from the third to the twelfth centuries, this book delves into various facets such as military manuals, grand strategy, organization, battle tactics, and equipment. It offers a comprehensive examination of how these elements shaped Byzantine warfare and contributed to the empire's military effectiveness over the centuries.
New study of the life and career Bohemond of Taranto, one of the most remarkable soldiers of the Middle Ages. číst celé
Byzantine Military Rhetoric in the Ninth Century is the first English translation of the ninth-century Anonymi Byzantini Rhetorica Militaris. Including a detailed commentary and critical introduction, it will appeal to all those interested in Byzantine political ideology and military history.
Warfare has been central to European history for millennia; Twenty Battles that Shaped Medieval Europe examines the strategy, military and equipment and battle-tactics of European armies in the Middle Ages. Its fundamental aim is to stimulate the reader's interest in the importance of pitched battles in war, and to explain the geo-political gravity of twenty of them from the Battle of Frigidus in AD394 to the Battle of Varna in 1444, taking in such key battles as Hastings in 1066 and Bouvines in 1214.
This book examines the strategies and military tactics of the Byzantines and their enemies in Eastern Anatolia, Syria and in Upper Mesopotamia in the tenth century. číst celé
This comprehensive analysis delves into Norman military organization in the Balkans, examining key events, strategic approaches, and tactical maneuvers. It provides an in-depth exploration of how the Normans operated within this region, highlighting their methods and impact on local dynamics. The book offers valuable insights into the military practices of the Normans, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of medieval warfare in the Balkans.