Warfare, State And Society In The Byzantine World 560-1204

Warfare, State and Society in the Byznatine World is the first comprehensive study of the warfare and the Byzantine World from the sixth to the twelfth century.
The book examines Byzantine attitudes to warfare, the effects of war on society and culture, and the relations between the soldiers, their leaders and society. The communications, logistics, resources and manpower capabilities of the Byzantine Empire are explored to set warfare in its geographical as well as historical context. In addition to the strategic and tactical evolution of the army, this book analyses the army in campaign and in battle, and its attitudes to violence in the context of the Byzantine Orthodox Church.

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Warfare, State And Society In The Byzantine World 560-1204

Warfare, State and Society in the Byznatine World is the first comprehensive study of the warfare and the Byzantine World from the sixth to the twelfth century.
The book examines Byzantine attitudes to warfare, the effects of war on society and culture, and the relations between the soldiers, their leaders and society. The communications, logistics, resources and manpower capabilities of the Byzantine Empire are explored to set warfare in its geographical as well as historical context. In addition to the strategic and tactical evolution of the army, this book analyses the army in campaign and in battle, and its attitudes to violence in the context of the Byzantine Orthodox Church.

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Warfare, State And Society In The Byzantine World 560-1204

Warfare, State And Society In The Byzantine World 560-1204

by John Haldon
Warfare, State And Society In The Byzantine World 560-1204
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Warfare, State And Society In The Byzantine World 560-1204

Warfare, State And Society In The Byzantine World 560-1204

by John Haldon

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Warfare, State and Society in the Byznatine World is the first comprehensive study of the warfare and the Byzantine World from the sixth to the twelfth century.
The book examines Byzantine attitudes to warfare, the effects of war on society and culture, and the relations between the soldiers, their leaders and society. The communications, logistics, resources and manpower capabilities of the Byzantine Empire are explored to set warfare in its geographical as well as historical context. In addition to the strategic and tactical evolution of the army, this book analyses the army in campaign and in battle, and its attitudes to violence in the context of the Byzantine Orthodox Church.

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ISBN-13: 9781135364366
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 11/01/2002
Series: Warfare and History
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 400
File size: 11 MB
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John Haldon

Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 Fighting for peace: attitudes to warfare in Byzantium; Chapter 2 Warfare and the East Roman state: geography and strategy; Chapter 3 Protect and survive: a brief history of East Roman strategic arrangements; Chapter 4 Organizing for war: the administration of military structures; Chapter 5 The army at war: campaigns; Chapter 6 The army at war: combat; Chapter 7 Warfare and society; Chapter war Warfare and society in Byzantium: some concluding remarks;
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