The Varangians Of Byzantium

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.

• | By (Author): Benedict Benedikz
• | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• | Publication Date: Apr 16, 2007
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 260 pages
• | Language: Not Available
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 052103552X
• | ISBN-13: 9780521035521