Byzantine Naval Forces 1261 1461: The Roman Empire's Last Marines

by Raffaele D’Amato and Raffaele D'Amato

After the recapture of Constantinople, Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos was determined to bring glory back to the Byzantine Empire. To achieve this, he established an Imperial Fleet and raised new regiments of elite marine troops. This work provides a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the unit history and appearance of these men, who were at the cutting edge of the last great height of Byzantine naval power. They won victory after victory in campaigns...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1472807286
• ISBN13: 9781472807281
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.1" x 9.6"