Armies of Justinian the Great AD 527-65 - (9781472865755)
While the Germanic invasions of 5th century destroyed the Western Roman Empire the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire entered the 6th century largely unscathed. Under the reign of Justinian I (r. 527-65) it saw the imposition of Orthodox Christian authority a new codification of laws and a partial restoration of Roman imperial glory as the emperor tasked a group of highly skilled generals with recapturing the Mediterranean coast. This engaging new study combines expert research with archaeological photographs and newly commissioned illustrations to examine the personalities tactics uniforms and weaponry behind this mighty effort.
Roman military historian Raffaele d'Amato brings to life the remarkable characters who oversaw Justinian's armies expertly chronicling their struggles and victories. Commanders and generals such as Belisarius Narses and John Troglitas are considered in detail as are the troops they led to triumph over enemies including the Ostrogoths Vandals and Persians. Complemented by eight colour artwork plates that vividly depict the different elements of infantry and cavalry at the heart of Justinian's conquests this is an absorbing and lively account of the Byzantine Empire at war.
Features
- 48 pages
- Illustrated throughout
- Softcover
- Book dimensions are 10 x 7
While the Germanic invasions of 5th century destroyed the Western Roman Empire the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire entered the 6th century largely unscathed. Under the reign of Justinian I (r. 527-65) it saw the imposition of Orthodox Christian authority a new codification of laws and a partial restoration of Roman imperial glory as the emperor tasked a group of highly skilled generals with recapturing the Mediterranean coast. This engaging new study combines expert research with archaeological photographs and newly commissioned illustrations to examine the personalities tactics uniforms and weaponry behind this mighty effort.
Roman military historian Raffaele d'Amato brings to life the remarkable characters who oversaw Justinian's armies expertly chronicling their struggles and victories. Commanders and generals such as Belisarius Narses and John Troglitas are considered in detail as are the troops they led to triumph over enemies including the Ostrogoths Vandals and Persians. Complemented by eight colour artwork plates that vividly depict the different elements of infantry and cavalry at the heart of Justinian's conquests this is an absorbing and lively account of the Byzantine Empire at war.
