The Varangian Guard 988-1453

The Varangian Guards were Viking mercenaries who operated far beyond their native shores as an elite force within the Byzantine Armies. The Varangians wore mixtures of their native clothing and armour together with a splendid formal Byzantine uniform. This title offers an insightful look at this legendary guard units of the medieval world.

• | By (Author): Raffaele D'Amato
• | Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• | Publication Date: Jun 20, 2010
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 48 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1849081794
• | ISBN-13: 9781849081795