Byzantium and Its Army, 284-1081

Autorentext
Warren Treadgold is Professor of History at Florida International University.

Klappentext
The Byzantine Empire was almost always ready to fight, and often fought for its life. During much of its history its provinces were military districts called themes, and acclamation by the army, not coronation or inheritance, was what made a man emperor. The army overthrew twenty-odd rulers, and tried to oust many more. It was large and expansive but on the whole it served its purpose well. Over eight centuries, despite losing a surprising number of battles, the army succeeded in preserving both itself and Byzantium. In view of its importance in Byzantine history, it is surprising that this volume is the first general book on the Byzantine army in any language.
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Inhalt
Tables and maps; Introduction; 1. The Roman army's second millennium; 2. Numbers; 3. Structures; 4. Pay; 5. The army and society; 6. The army and the state; Appendix; Bibliography; Index.

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