Table of Contents

Introduction – historical background
Chronology of campaigns and battles
Byzantine army organization: the Themata and Tághmata
The Tághmata, regimental organization and histories: heavy armoured cavalry units – archer units – infantry units
The Imperial Guard on ceremonial duties
The Imperial Guard on campaign and in battle
Uniforms, armour and weapons
Bibliography
Index

Promotional Information

Featuring specially drawn full-colour artwork and written by a noted authority, this book depicts the colourful regiments of the Byzantine Imperial Guard, the elite troops who protected their sovereign and formed the heart of the Empire's formidable field armies in its heyday.

About the Author

Raffaele D'Amato, PhD, is the author of some 40 books and has written numerous articles on the Roman Empire, Byzantium, medieval Europe and the military of Ancient Greece. He has taught at the University of Ferrara, and was a visiting professor at Fatih University, Istanbul. He currently lives in England, working as an archaeological consultant.

Reviews

"...this book is an interesting look at colorful and exotic cavalrymen who helped keep Byzantine Emperors on the throne at home and served as their elite troops in the field. The gorgeous color illustrations by Giuseppe Rava are worth the price of admission to this book on their own." --Toy Soldier & Model Figure (January 2013)