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Fighting emperors of Byzantium /

The Eastern Roman or 'Byzantine' Empire had to fight for survival throughout its long history so military ability was a prime requisite for a successful Emperor. John Carr concentrates on the personal and military histories of the more capable war fighters to occupy the imperial throne at...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Carr, John C., 1948- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword Military, [2015]
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  • Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Prologue; List of Plates; Chapter 1: From Rome to Byzantium: Constantine the Great and his Successors; Chapter 2: Goths, Huns and Theodosius; Chapter 3: Justinian I, The War Manager; Chapter 4: Heraclius, Christian Soldier; Chapter 5: Leo the Isaurian Saves Europe; Chapter 6: Blood on the Floor: A Cacophony of Emperors; Chapter 7: The Macedonians; Chapter 8: The Bulgar-Slayer and Lesser Figures; Chapter 9: Rear-Guard Heroism: Romanos Diogenes; Chapter 10: The Komnene Revival and The Crusades; Chapter 11: Angeli and Latins.
  • Chapter 12: Constantine Goes Down FightingEpilogue; Notes and References; Sources and Further Reading; Byzantine Emperors 313-1453; Index.