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The Varangians of Byzantium Benedict Benedikz
The Varangians of Byzantium
Benedict Benedikz
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.
260 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | April 16, 2007 |
| ISBN13 | 9780521035521 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 260 |
| Dimensions | 152 × 228 × 16 mm · 404 g |
| Language | English |