Byzantine Armies 886-1118 Osprey Men At Arms No 89 Used Softcover Reference Book

Byzantine Armies 886-1118, Osprey Men At Arms No. 89, is a used softcover reference book detailing the military forces of the Byzantine Empire during the late 9th through early 12th centuries. The volume provides a concise overview of the organization, equipment, and tactics of Byzantine armies under rulers such as Basil II and Alexios I Komnenos. Illustrated with color plates, the book highlights key aspects of uniform, armor, and weaponry, as well as the structural evolution of Byzantine military units following periods of both internal reform and external conflict. The text explains the army’s adaptation to new threats from neighboring powers, such as the Seljuk Turks and the Normans, and discusses the influence of changing political and social contexts on military structure. This reference is part of Osprey’s Men At Arms series, designed to aid study and identification for historians, collectors, and enthusiasts of medieval military history.  Total of 40 pages.