In honor of the upcoming "Byzantium and Its Enemies" theme tournament at Cold Wars 93 here is a listing of some new books on the military aspects of the Byzantine Empire that have been published recently:

ROMANO-BYZANTINE ARMIES, 4TH-9TH CENTURIES, by David Nicolle. Illus. by Angus McBride. Osprey Men-at-arms 247, 1992. Probably the most familiar title to NASAMW members. A good basic Intro to the period with of course, Mr. McBride's Illustrations as a bonus. Around $13.00.

BYZANTIUM AND THE EARLY ARAB CONQUESTS by Walter E. Kaegl. Published by Cambridge Univ. Press, NY, 1992. Walter Kaegi is one of the foremost authorities on Byzantine military matters. This book Is a brilliant analysis of the military situation and operations that led to the initial Arab conquests of Syria and Palestine. A must read for those Interested in the period. Around $70.00.

BYZANTIUM IN THE 7TH CENTURY by John F. Halclon. Published by Cambridge University Press, NY 1990. John Haidon is another of the major Byzantine military historians. He's a pretty heavy read, usually, but his books are full of detailed Information on Byzantine military matters. This is good analysis of the Heraklian and early Thematic period. Recommended. Around $70.00.

CHRONICON PASCHALE 284-628 AD, tr. by Michael and Mary Whitby. Published by Liverpool Univ Press, available through Univ. of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia, 1990 . An intersting chronicle oi the Herakilan Byzantine period, useful mainly for its detailed description of the Avar siege of Constantinople in 626 AD. Around $16.95.

THE LATE BYZANTINE ARMY, ARMS AND SOCIETY, 1204-1453, by Mark C. Bartusis. Published by the Univ. of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia, 1992. This Is a must book for anyone interested in the Late Byzantine or Balkan military situation. It gives a wealth of detail on all aspects of organization, weapons, units, tactics, battles and sieges. If only there was a book this detailed on the Nikephorlan period.' Highly recommended. Around $46.95.

BYZANTIUM'S LAST IMPERIAL OFFENSIVE IN ASIA MINOR, The Documentry Evidence and Hagiographical Lore about John III Ducas Vatatzes Crusade against the Turks, 1222 or 1225 to 1231, by John S. Langdon. Published by Aristide D. Caratzas, New Rochelle, NY, 1992. An Interesting study of John Vatatzes campaigns in Asia Minor against the Seljuks during the Nicean Byzantine period. Around $45.00.

BYZANTIUM, THE APOGEE , by John Julius Norwich. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, NY, 1992. This Is a good general history of the height of the Byzantine Empire from 800 AD to 1081 AD. Norwich is one of the most renowned English historians and has previously written a book on the early Byzantine period and a two book history on the Normans in S. Italy. Not much detailed information on Byzantine military matters but an Interesting overall sketch of the Empire at its height. Around $30.00.

All these books are available directly from the publishers, who all take phone orders and credit cards. To contact them use the Publishers volume of the BOOKS IN PRINT which is accessible from all libraries and most bookstores. The Osprey book is, of course, available in most wargame stores. The Norwich book is in most upscale bookstores. I have seen the Kaegi, Haldon and Bartusis books In some specialty bookstores but this is uncertain at best.