| Byzantine Infantryman: Eastern Roman Empire c.900-1204 Contributor(s): Dawson, Timothy (Author), McBride, Angus (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1846031052 ISBN-13: 9781846031052 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $18.90 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2007 Annotation: The Byzantine Army was the closest the Middle Ages came to producing a military superpower. Having been trained to operate in small, highly mobile eight-man units adept at living off the land whilst on campaign, the Byzantine infantryman was a formidable foe. Built on a strong belief system that emphasized stealth, surprise, swift maneuvering, and overwhelming force, the Byzantine infantryman was trained in survival, sword, spear and archery techniques, as well as land and sea combat and fighting within the foulkon " turtle" formation. This book, written by Timothy Dawson, an expert in the training and techniques of the Byzantine Army, details the everyday experience of the infantryman from his recruitment, through his twice-a-day training regime, to his encounters with his enemies. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Medieval - History | Europe - Medieval - History | Middle East - Turkey & Ottoman Empire |
| Dewey: 356.109 |
| Series: Warrior |
| Physical Information: 0.24" H x 7.32" W x 9.63" (0.47 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Turkey - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Osprey's survey of Byzantine infantrymen during the Middle Ages. Having been trained to operate in small, highly mobile eight-man units adept at living off the land whilst on campaign, the Byzantine infantryman was a formidable foe. Built on a strong belief system that emphasized stealth, surprise, swift maneuvering, and overwhelming force, the Byzantine infantryman was trained in survival, sword, spear and archery techniques, as well as land and sea combat and fighting within the foulkon turtle formation. This book, written by Timothy Dawson, an expert in the training and techniques of the Byzantine Army, details the everyday experience of the infantryman from his recruitment, through his twice-a-day training regime, to his encounters with his enemies. |