A Critical Commentary on The Taktika of Leo VI (Paperback)

The 'Taktika', ascribed to the hand of the Byzantine emperor Leo VI 'the Wise' (886-912), is perhaps one of the best-known middle Byzantine texts of an official of semi-official genre. Presented in the form of a book of guidance for provincial generals, it served as both a statement of imperial authority and power, as well as a reminder of earlier 'good practice' and the centrality of the values of a Christian society in the struggle against its enemies. Here, John Haldon offers a critical commentary which addresses in detail the many varied subjects touched on in the treatise and examines the context, sources, language, structure, and content of the text, as well as the military administration of the empire in Leo's time.

General

Imprint:	Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2014
First published:	March 2014
Authors:	John Haldon
Dimensions:	230 x 159 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	592
ISBN-13:	978-0-88402-391-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Theory of warfare & military science Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500
LSN:	0-88402-391-5
Barcode:	9780884023913

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