An English-language biography of the man who broke the stranglehold of Islam over Byzantine Rome so that by the year 968 his forces could invade the Muslim lands virtually unopposed. This was the result of his military reforms and remarkable gifts as a military commander. The text provides thorough analysis of how he reformed military equipment, tactics and strategy to achieve this. The ambushes, battles and military campaigns are discussed in unprecedented detail. Special attention is also paid to the influence of the ascetic Christian lifestyle of Nikephoros on the morale of the armed forces.
Nikephoros II Phokas, 912-969
HistoryAuthor Ilkka Syv?nne Published by Pen & Sword Military ISBN 9781399005289 EAN 9781399005289 Bic Code NHW Cover Hardback
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