Byzantium survived for 800 years, yet its dominions and power fluctuated dramatically during that time. In this book, John Haldon tells the full story of the Byzantine Empire--from the days when it was barely clinging to survival, to the age when its fabulous wealth attracted Viking mercenaries and Asian nomad warriors, to its armies whose very appearance on the battlefield was enough to bring enemies to terms. In 1453, the last emperor of Byzantium, Constantine XII, died fighting on the ramparts, bringing to a romantic end ...
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Byzantium survived for 800 years, yet its dominions and power fluctuated dramatically during that time. In this book, John Haldon tells the full story of the Byzantine Empire--from the days when it was barely clinging to survival, to the age when its fabulous wealth attracted Viking mercenaries and Asian nomad warriors, to its armies whose very appearance on the battlefield was enough to bring enemies to terms. In 1453, the last emperor of Byzantium, Constantine XII, died fighting on the ramparts, bringing to a romantic end the glorious history of this legendary empire.
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Add this copy of Byzantium at War to cart. $10.28, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Osprey Publishing (UK).
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of Byzantium at War: Ad 600-1453 to cart. $35.00, very good condition, Sold by Univ of Dallas Library rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Irving, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Routledge.
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Very Good. 2003 Hardcover. From "Essential Histories" series. No DJ. Illustrated cover still bright with light shelf wear at edges and bumped top corners. Book and hinges are tight. Price in pencil on FEP. Pages clean and unmarked. Not an ex-library copy.
Add this copy of Byzantium at War to cart. $39.23, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Osprey Publishing.
