Fighting emperors of Byzantium

Carr, John C. 1948- (author.).

Summary: 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 Constantinople. They include men like it's founder Constantine I, Julian, Theodosius, Justinian, Heraclius, Leo I, Leo III, Basil I, Basil II (the Bulgar-slayer), Romanus IV Diogenes, Isaac Angelus, and Constantine XI. Byzantium's emperors, and the military establishment they created and maintained, can be.

Record details

ISBN: 147385640X
ISBN: 9781473856400
Physical Description: 1 online resource
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Publisher: Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword Military, [2015]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:	Chapter 12: Constantine Goes Down FightingEpilogue; Notes and References; Sources and Further Reading; Byzantine Emperors 313-1453; Index.
Restrictions on Access Note:	NLC staff and students only.
Source of Description Note:	Vendor-supplied metadata.