Fighting Emperors of ByzantiumThe 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 credited with preserving Rome's cultural legacy and, from the seventh century, forming a bulwark of Christendom against aggressive Islamic expansion. For this the empire's military organization had to be of a high order, a continuation of Roman discipline and skill adapted to new methods of warfare. Thus was the Empire, under the leadership of its fighting emperors, able to endure for almost a thousand years after the fall of Rome. |
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Contents
Goths Huns and Theodosius | |
Justinian I The War Manager | |
Heraclius Christian Soldier | |
Leo the Isaurian Saves Europe | |
A Cacophony of Emperors | |
Romanos Diogenes | |
The Komnene Revival and The Crusades | |
Angeli and Latins | |
Constantine Goes Down Fighting | |
Epilogue | |
Notes and References | |
Byzantine Emperors 3131453 | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Fighting Emperors of Byzantium |
| Author | John Carr |
| Publisher | Pen and Sword, 2015 |
| ISBN | 1473856264, 9781473856264 |
| Length | 288 pages |
| Subjects | › › Biography & Autobiography / Military History / Ancient / General History / Military / General |
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