Birth of the Byzantine Army 476-641 CE Volumes 1-2

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Birth of the Byzantine Army 476–641 CE Volumes 1–2 offers a fundamental reappraisal of the transformation of the Eastern Roman army in the century and a half following the fall of the Western Empire.

Together, these two volumes trace the evolution of the Romano-Byzantine military from 476 to the end of Emperor Heraclius’ reign in 641, a period of profound political, territorial, and strategic change. Moving beyond the traditional focus on Justinian’s wars, the series examines how the imperial army adapted to conflicts against Persians, steppe nomads, Vandals, Ostrogoths, Moors, Lombards, Slavs, and Avars, while simultaneously defending and administering newly conquered territories across the Mediterranean world.

By analysing changing threats, campaigns, organisation, and tactical responses, this two-volume study addresses a central question of Late Antique military history: whether the army of this period remained fundamentally Late Roman, or whether it had already become distinctly Byzantine. Offering exceptional value as a complete set, this bundle provides an essential reference for readers seeking a deeper understanding of the military foundations of Byzantium.