The Varangian Guard, 988-1453
D'Amato, Raffaele2010
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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. This is an insightful look at one of the legendary guard units of the medieval world.
Main title:
The Varangian Guard, 988-1453 / by Raffaele D'Amato ; illustrated by Giuseppe Rava.
Imprint:
Oxford : Osprey, 2010.
Collation:
48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Series title:
Men-at-arms ; 459.
ISBN:
9781849081795 (pbk)
Language:
English
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BRN:
283438