The late Byzantine army : arms and society, 1204-1453 /

Библиографические подробности
Главный автор: Bartusis, Mark C.
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Язык:English
Опубликовано: Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, c1992.
Серии:Middle Ages series
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Оглавление:
  • Introduction: The setting, the questions, and the sources
  • pt. 1. The army as instrument of policy: The Nicaean period (1204-61) ; The reign of Michael VIII Palaiologos (1259-82) ; The reign of Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328) ; The era of the civil wars (1321-57) ; The last century (1357-1448) ; The fall (1451-53)
  • pt. 2. The army as institution: Mercenaries and their financing ; Smallholding and pronoia soldiers and their financing ; Professional soldiers, military units, recruitment ; Peasants, retainers, servants ; The campaign ; Palace guard, garrisons, borders ; Guard service : Kastron, countryside ; Weapons and equipment
  • Conclusion: Soldiers, army, society.