Dr Timothy Dawson gained his PhD in Classics (Byzantine Studies) in 2003. He has lectured and written extensively on Byzantine, Greek and Roman armies. He is editor of Medieval History Magazine and a keen reenactor. Timothy operated Australia's first historical European combat school, Amyna (Greek for 'defence'), near Sydney from 1984-87 and is internationally recognised as an expert on certain forms of arms and armour. He lives in Leeds, UK.Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades.

• Introduction ChronologyRecruitmentAppearanceEquipmentTraining Conditions of serviceBelief and BelongingOn CampaignExperience of BattleMuseums and Re-enactmentGlossaryBibliographyColour plate commentaryIndex

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