Manzikert 1071: The breaking of Byzantium - Osprey Publishing
: The book details the diverse, multinational Byzantine forces—including the fabled Varangian Guard —against the horse-archery tactics of the nomadic Saljuqs. Book Features & Editions Nicolle David. Manzikert 1071: The breaking of ...
: The battle is widely seen as the moment the Byzantine Empire’s power was "irreparably broken," serving as a primary trigger for the Crusades . Manzikert 1071: The breaking of Byzantium - Osprey
The book is a historical military analysis by David Nicolle , published as part of Osprey Publishing's Campaign series. It examines the pivotal clash between the Byzantine Empire and the Saljuq (Seljuk) Turks on August 26, 1071 . Key Historical Themes 1071 . Key Historical Themes