Anglo-Saxons in Byzantium

Started by red solo cup, April 02, 2018, 03:16:02 AM

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red solo cup

A fascinating article with the usual suspects. Varangian Guard. Mercenaries. Anglo-Saxons looking for a chance to fight Normans.
https://deremilitari.org/2014/06/english-refugees-in-the-byzantine-armed-forces-the-varangian-guard-and-anglo-saxon-ethnic-consciousness/
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Greg

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