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Softcover. Condizione: New. Rava, Giuseppe (illustratore). Osprey Men-at-Arms - Middle Ages (500 - 1500 A.D.) Varangian Guard 988-1453, The (MINT/New)Manufacturer: OspreyProduct Line: Men-at-Arms - Middle Ages (500 - 1500 A.D.)Type: SoftcoverCode: OSPMAA459Copyright Date: 2010Author: Raffaele D'AmotoPage Count: 48Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is MINT/New. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:The Varangian Guards were Viking mercenaries who operated far beyond their native shores as an elite force within the Byzantine Armies. Descendants from a legendary line of warriors, the Varangian Guard was formed after a group of Viking mercenaries made a major contribution to the Byzantine Emperor Basil IIâs victory over rebel forces in 988 AD. These 5,000 men were then retained as Basilâs personal guard and would provide loyal service to many successive occupants of the imperial throne. Commonly referred to as âforeignersâ (Etaireia), they were nonetheless absorbed into a new Palatine regiment under command of an officer termed the Akolouthos, who was either a Norsemen or a Rus (Norsemen colonisers of Russia). The Varangians wore mixtures of their native clothing and armor together with a splendid formal Byzantine uniform. But most famously, they always wielded their own traditional battle-axes and in fact this became a sign that the emperor was on the battlefield in person. This is an insightful look of one of the legendary guard units of the medieval world. ContentsIntroduction History of the Regiment Organization Terms of service and everyday life Clothing Arms and Equipment.