Chapter Introduction
chapter Chronology
chapter Background to war The political world of Byzantium
chapter Warring sides Neighbours and enemies
chapter Outbreak Why and how did Byzantium fight wars?
chapter The fighting Organising for war
chapter Portrait of a soldier Recruitment, discipline, and life on campaign
chapter The world around war War and peace
chapter Portrait of a civilian Metrios
a farmer
chapter How the wars ended Death of an empire
chapter Conclusion and consequences War, peace, and survival
chapter Further reading
chapter Byzantine rulers AD 527-1453.