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by Raffaele D’Amato.
Softcover (7.25×9.75 inches). 56 pages. 2025.
This well-illustrated overview covers Justinian’s Late Roman to Early Byzantine infantry and cavalry. The usual Men-at-Arms treatment discusses the organization, recruitment, training, and arming of his military.
Indeed, the bulk of the book quite rightly covers weaponry, equipment, and uniforms — although you’ll have to learn the Latin terms for all of this. It can get confusing trying to separate the terms in your head, or at least in my head, although the detail is delightfully specific.
The descriptions are backed by noting ancient text sources and archeological finds.
The booklet contains 38 color photos, four color illustrations, eight black and white illustrations, and 15 foot and nine mounted uniform illustrations.
Enjoyed it.
— Reviewed by Russ Lockwood
