Description
Product ID: | 9781849081795 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Series: | Men-at-Arms |
Title: | The Varangian Guard 988–1453 |
Authors: | Author: Raffaele D’Amato, Giuseppe Rava |
Page Count: | 48 |
Subjects: | History, Medieval history, Military history, Military institutions, Military history, Regiments |
Description: | Select Guide Rating The Varangian Guards were Viking mercenaries who operated far beyond their native shores as an elite force within the Byzantine Armies. The Varangians wore mixtures of their native clothing and armour together with a splendid formal Byzantine uniform. This title offers an insightful look at this legendary guard units of the medieval world. The Varangian Guards were Viking mercenaries who operated far beyond their native shores as an elite force within the Byzantine Armies. Descendants from a legendary line of warriors, the Varangian Guard was formed after a group of Viking mercenaries made a major contribution to the Byzantine Emperor Basil II''s victory over rebel forces in 988 AD. These 5,000 men were then retained as Basil''s personal guard and would provide loyal service to many successive occupants of the imperial throne. |
Imprint Name: | Osprey Publishing |
Publisher Name: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2010-06-20 |