The Byzantine Art Of War Summary

Many have priorly stated that history repeats itself time and time again. This can be seen throughout history but, especially so during the Crusades. This paper will discuss the parallels between the First and Fourth Crusade. We will also take a brief look at the aftermath of the Fourth Crusade and how it compares to the aftermath of the Second Crusade.

The Ottoman Turks can be related to one of the groups of Muslim warriors who lived on the border of the Byzantine Empire in the western part of Anatolia (Stearns 26). However, when Byzantine emperors' power weakened, the conquest of nearby regions by the Ottoman warriors began. These warriors also can be called as «gazis»

Though both had similar roots, they both took these similar bases & formed it into their own way. Both the Byzantine Empire and Ancient Roman have similar aspects, but each one made it unique. To better understand the similarities and differences of the Byzantine Empire and Ancient Romans one must look at each civilization’s cultural ideas, religion, & dependence on lower class.

Both the Ottoman and the Mungal empires were not only among the most successful empires but also the greatest empires which have been highly esteemed in the history. The two empires had various military similarities despite the fact that there were many differences which existed. Both of the empires had gone through times of growth as well as prosperity. Despite the fact that Ottoman and Mungal Empire never forced conversions into Islam, the Ottoman Empire was heavily relying on the tough military training. Both of the empires had diverse military strategies that they use to ensure that they ruled throughout Asia, with the Ottoman Empire extending into the European region. My article thus analysis the various military capabilities

The Byzantine Empire, seen as a direct continuation of the Roman Empire, lasted approximately from 500-1450 CE. This empire proved to be a valuable city for both the Greeks as well as the Romans. Throughout history, the Aegean Sea, the Bosphorus Strait, and Constantinople all impacted Roman history through constant trade and achievements. Other than trade, perfecting the oil industry, and the construction of aqueducts, conduits, and tunnels was other main achievements.

Constantinople was the newfound Christian capital of the eastern Roman Empire, otherwise known as the Byzantine Empire. Throughout its long history, there have been many different attacks on the religious capital city. Over a period of 1123 years, Constantinople was a solid city controlled by the Byzantines apart some small upsets. Multiple attacks and sieges were attempted to overthrow the city, however, most failed miserably. It wasn’t until 1453 that the city finally fell to the Ottoman Empire. Some victories of the Byzantines may have been caused by a weapon called Greek fire, believed to be invented around the 650’s AD (Groller). The weapon was similar to today’s weapon, napalm.

In this essay I will break down and give background on the conflicts between the Ottoman and Habsburg Empires. I will compare and contrast a few of the economical differences between these empires.

Current militaries have benefitted from the principles of ancient Greek and Roman warfare by studying the ancient battles, tactics, and use of supplies to develop effective military plans. Current militaries study and debate historical turning points of the ancient battles to understand how the leaders planned and executed battles. The empires’ growth was due in part to the might and successes of their military. The strength of their militaries came from many factors including their use of armor, weapons, and military tactics. The empires’ leaders used these three advantages to create the superior armies of their time.

In The middle of the Eleventh Century The tranquillity of the eastern Mediterranean seemed assured for many years to come, but little did the people know what was ahead . This, thus embark us on a journey back into the First Crusade. In this paper I will be discussing the events that lead up to the first in a long line of crusades. I will also be mentioning the lives of some of the crusaders through letters that they wrote. The crusades were a time of confusion for most people, yet today we look back at them as a turning point.

As I struggle up this unstable wooden ladder I cannot help but feel a sense of pride in the empire I am defending. In years past, we Turks have slowly been acquiring large amounts of land for the Ottoman Empire and finally conquering Constantinople will validate the triumphs we have earned throughout the west. As a Janissary of the great Ottoman Empire it is my duty to wield my shield and sword to expand this empire that I serve. The crack of guns echoes through the battle and arrows whiz past my armored head. Bodies tumble over the sturdy fortress that encircles Constantinople as I continue scaling the ladder. Nonetheless, I focus on my mission: entering the city walls. Hopefully, the sultan will give us soldiers a chance to loot the Byzantines

The research question for this paper is as follows: To what extent were Attila the Hun’s military tactics effective? The importance of this question stems from the fact that Attila the Hun is one of the greatest military leaders of all time and his military tactics helped to contribute to the fall of the Roman Empire. The Hun’s military practices, important battles between the Huns and other militaries and their outcomes, and Attila’ s importance to their success are issues that will be covered. The paper will focus on Attila’s time as ruler, which stretched from 435-453 CE. It will also be focusing on the area of the Hunnic Empire and both the Eastern and Western Roman Empires. The research will come from primary and secondary sources. It will answer the research question through the research of Attila the Hun’s military strategies and techniques and its effectiveness against opposing militaries.

The Nika Riots is an important topic to the Byzantines and their ways of society. Famous chariot races were held in the Hippodrome, which was a very popular form of entertainment in the Constantinople. Supporters and fans fill up the Hippodrome are identified by their colors, either blue or green, which are the colors of their teams. In this fanatical enthusiasm, they would shout out ‘Nika’, or victory and conquer, for their teams. However, with clashing opinions, it was obvious that these fans would start up a few fights or two. As this disrupts the daily lives of the Byzantines, the emperor, Justinian does something about this. He punishes the leaders of the Blue and Green fractions for the violent clashes between them. However, this only

Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq worked as a diplomat for the Austrian Empire at a time during which they were terrorized with the threat of the Ottoman Empire who wished to expand further into Central Asia. It is helpful for historians to use Ogier Ghiselin’s perspective as a foreigner when looking towards the political and military life of the Ottoman Empire, because he is able to truly calculate and respect the difference between the two places. However his perceptions may also be biased or overemphasized, simply due to his outsider status.

Abstract: In this paper I attempt to admire the spectator’s experience while viewing the Arch of Titus, and bring to the forefront why I find the Arch of Trajan to be underappreciated. I will compare the two by first analyzing the meaning of the Arch of Titus, and then analyzing and summarizing the Arch of Trajan. The source I used for the Arch of Trajan may be among the outliers of most scholars, but I find that I agree with their analysis of the arch in that it was not simply a list of Trajan’s accomplishments, but rather outcomes of his famed policy, unrightfully credited to Nerva, of alimenta.

Viewed through ends, ways, means, the character of the Athens strategy evolved from the defensive from the beginning of the war into the offensive during the Sicilian expedition until the end of the war. Changing the strategy in the war is not unusual because its formulation and implementation are influenced by many factors from the inner and outer surroundings. As always, when it comes to changes, the reason