Byzantine Soldier vs Seljuk Warrior - Manzikert to Myriokephalon, 1071–1176

This colourful study investigates the Byzantine and Seljuk forces that fought in a series of battles with profound implications for the Middle East during the 11th and 12th centuries.

Sommario

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Introduction
The Opposing Sides
Manzikert, 26 August 1071
Philomelion, Autumn 1116
Myriokephalon, 17 September 1176
Analysis
Aftermath
Bibliography
Index

Info autore

London-born Si Sheppard completed his Bachelors and Masters degrees in New Zealand before receiving his doctorate from Johns Hopkins University in the United States. He is currently an associate professor of political science and international relations at Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York, and has written several titles for Osprey focusing on the interrelationship between geography, technology, and strategy.Giuseppe Rava was born in Faenza in 1963, and took an interest in all things military from an early age. Entirely self-taught, Giuseppe has established himself as a leading military history artist, and is inspired by the works of the great military artists, such as Detaille, Meissonier, Röchling, Lady Butler, Ottenfeld and Angus McBride. He lives and works in Italy.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Si Sheppard, Sheppard Si
• Con la collaborazione di: Giuseppe Rava (Illustrazione), Rava Giuseppe (Illustrazione)
• Editore: Bloomsbury
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 24.02.2026
• EAN: 9781472864987
• ISBN: 978-1-4728-6498-7
• Pagine: 80
• Illustrazioni: Colour artwork plates and maps; black & white and colour photographs and illustrations.
• Serie: Combat
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Antichità; military history, HISTORY / Military / Medieval, Turkey, c 1000 CE to c 1500, Battles & campaigns, Land forces & warfare, Byzantine Empire, Battles and campaigns, Specific battles, Land forces and warfare, Medieval warfare (predating gunpowder warfare), HISTORY / Military / Land Forces, ART / Movements / Medieval