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Raffaele D’Amato
The Varangian Guard Varangian The 988–1453
Men-at-Arms • 459 The Varangian Guard 988–1453 Raffaele D’Amato OSPREY
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The regiment of Viking warriors The regiment of Viking Emperors of who protected the Guard Byzantium, the Varangian famous was one of the most history. mercenary corps in allies in From their roots as Emperor Basil II’s wars in the late 10th century, the Varangians became renowned as a brave and ruthlessly obedient Imperial bodyguard. At the Guard’s peak, the lure of wealth and glory drew many Vikings and Anglo-Saxons to take the long road to the golden city of Constantinople, or ‘Miklagard’. This book, outlining the Varangians’ history, duties, organization and equipment, is illustrated with rare photos and dazzling plates of their rich clothing, armour and weapons.
The Varangian 988–1453 Guard
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CONTENTS RELATED TITLES
DR RAFFAELE D’AMATO
is an experienced Turin-based
researcher of the ancient INTRODUCTION 3
world. He is an external
professor to the Athens
University School of CHRONOLOGY 4
Philosophy and Material
Culture. He has previously HISTORY OF THE GUARD 6
written Men-at-Arms 425:
Roman Military Clothing (3) • 10th century
and Men-at-Arms 451: • 11th century
Imperial Roman Naval Forces • 12th century
31 BC–AD 500. • 13th century
• 14th–15th centuries
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