Table of Contents

Introduction /History of the Regiment /Organization /Terms of service and everyday life /Clothing /Arms and Equipment

Promotional Information

A colourful history of the VIking warriors who formed a unique bodyguard to protect the Byzantine emperors.

About the Author

Dr Raffaele D'Amato is an experiencd Turin-based reseracher of the ancient world. He is an external professor to the Athens University School of Philosophy and Material Culture. He has previously written Roman Military Clothing (3) and Imperial Roman Naval Forces 31 BC–AD 500 for Osprey Publishing.

Reviews

"The Varangian Guard 988-1453 shines a spotlight on legendary warriors who operated far beyond their native shores as an elite force within the Byzantine army ... Overall this 48-page book is a slender but insightful look at one of the legendary guard units of the medieval world." --Toy Soldier & Model Figure