The Development of the Komnenian Army, 1081-1180 (History of Warfare) PDF
142 Pages·2002·13.017 MB·English
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The emperors of the Komnenian dynasty orchestrated the economic and military renewal of the Byzantine Empire. In 1081, Alexios I became emperor of a bankrupt and diminished empire. In 1180, Manuel I ruled the most powerful state in the eastern Mediterranean, capable of sending expeditions to Egypt, Hungary, Italy, and Palestine. This study examines how the Komnenian emperors restored the Byzantine state by building a professional army of mercenaries and Byzantine citizens. It examines the armys ethnic composition, tactics, equipment, and its financial support.
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