Justinian's Men
Careers and Relationships of Byzantine Army Officers, 518-610
Authors: Parnell, David Alan
Explores the professional and social lives of Byzantine soldiers
Analyses the relationships between the men, their families and their superiors
Explores differences in identity between Romans and 'barbarians'
This book explores the professional and social lives of the soldiers who served in the army of the Byzantine Empire in the sixth century. More than just a fighting force, this army was the setting in which hundreds of thousands of men forged relationships and manoeuvred for promotion. The officers of this force, from famous generals like Belisarius and Narses to lesser-known men like Buzes and Artabanes, not only fought battles but also crafted social networks and cultivated their relationships with their emperor, fellow officers, families, and subordinate soldiers. Looming in the background were differences in identity, particularly between Romans and those they identified as barbarians. Drawing on numerical evidence and stories from sixth-century authors who understood the military, Justinian’s Menhighlights a sixth-century Byzantine army that was vibrant, lively, and full of individuals working with and against each other.
Table of contents (9 chapters)
Introduction
Parnell, David Alan
Pages 1-11
Byzantine Army Structure
Parnell, David Alan
Pages 13-31
Identity in the Army: Romans and Barbarians
Parnell, David Alan
Pages 33-76
Officers and Their Emperor
Parnell, David Alan
Pages 77-101
The Social Networks of Officers
Parnell, David Alan
Pages 103-129
Officers and Their Families
Parnell, David Alan
Pages 131-153
Officers and Their Men
Parnell, David Alan
Pages 155-172
Public Perception of the Army
Parnell, David Alan
Pages 173-199
Conclusion
Parnell, David Alan
Pages 201-208
Sursa informaţiilor: http://www.palgrave.com/br/book/9781137562036
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