Table of Contents

Introduction – historical background /Chronology of campaigns and battles /Byzantine army organization: the Themata and Tagmata /The Tagmata, regimental organization and histories: heavy armoured cavalry units – archer units – infantry units /The Imperial Guard on ceremonial duties /The Imperial Guard on campaign and in battle /Uniforms, armour and weapons /Bibliography /Index

Promotional Information

Featuring specially drawn full-colour artwork and written by a noted authority, this book depicts the colourful regiments of the Byzantine Imperial Guard, the elite troops who protected their sovereign and formed the heart of the Empire's formidable field armies in its heyday.

About the Author

Dr Raffaele D'Amato is an experienced Turin-based researcher of the ancient world. He is an external professor to the Athens University School of Philosophy and Material Culture.

Reviews

"...this book is an interesting look at colorful and exotic cavalrymen who helped keep Byzantine Emperors on the throne at home and served as their elite troops in the field. The gorgeous color illustrations by Giuseppe Rava are worth the price of admission to this book on their own." --Toy Soldier & Model Figure (January 2013)