War in Eleventh-Century Byzantium presents new insights and critical
approaches to warfare between the Byzantine Empire and its neighbours
during the eleventh century.
Modern historians have identified the eleventh century as a landmark era
in Byzantine history. This was a period of invasions, political tumult,
financial crisis and social disruption, but it was also a time of
cultural and intellectual innovation and achievement. Despite this, the
subject of warfare during this period remains underexplored. Addressing
an important gap in the historiography of Byzantium, the volume argues
that the eleventh century was a period of important geo-political
change, when the Byzantine Empire was attacked on all sides, and its
frontiers were breached.
This book is valuable reading for scholars and students interested in
Byzantium history and military history.