Eastern Roman Empire: Diplomacy and Espionage - Middle Ages DOCUMENTARY

Explore the strategic brilliance of the Byzantine Empire centered around Constantinople! From Constantine the Great's founding to the challenges faced by this formidable empire, delve into the geostrategic advantages, defensive tactics, and diplomatic finesse that defined Byzantine survival. Discover how the Empire navigated threats from Sassanids, Arab Caliphates, and Turks by emphasizing containment over outright conflict, using spies, diplomats, and unconventional warfare. Uncover legendary instances of military cunning, espionage, and the fascinating clash between civilizations. Join us to unravel the secrets behind Byzantium's remarkable longevity amid relentless adversaries.

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Armies and Tactics

Late Roman Army

Roman Imperial Cavalry

Roman Army during the Crisis of the Third Century

Creation of the Medieval Roman Army

Strategikon Army Manual of the Byzantine Army

Elite and Levy Units of the Eastern Roman Army

How the Eastern Roman Army Declined

Justinian's Restoration

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The video was made by Arb Paninken while the script was developed by Dimitris Koutsoumis. This video was narrated by Officially Devin ( & )

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Sources:

Bartusis, Mark C. The Late Byzantine Army: Arms and Society, 1204-1453. University of Pennsylvania Press, Incorporated, 1997.

Heath, Ian. Byzantine Armies AD 1118–1461. Osprey Publ., 1995.

Nicolle, David. Romano-Byzantine Armies 4th–9th Centuries. Edited by Angus McBride, Bloomsbury USA, 1992.