The Varangians of Byzantium - Paperback

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9780521035521

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by Benedict Benedikz (Author), Sigfus Blondal (Author)

An aura of romance has clung about the Varangians for over six centuries. This book examines how the Norsemen came to be drawn into the Imperial service until the greatest of all the Emperors of the East, Basil II, formed them into the regiment of guards which was to give unique service to the Empire. It surveys the history of the regiment down to the collapse of High Byzantium in 1204 and traces the remnant of the Varangians to the very last day of the Empire in May 1453.

Number of Pages: 260

Dimensions: 0.59 x 9 x 6 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: April 16, 2007

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