Lugovyj O. Rhos and Varangians in Byzantium during the 10-12-th Centuries: the Formation and Structural Role of a Mercenary Contingent

Українська версія

Thesis for the degree of Candidate of Sciences (CSc)

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0409U000510

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  • 07.00.02 - Всесвітня історія

21-01-2009

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Д 41.051.08

Odessa I.I.Mechnikov National University

Essay

Terminology used by Byzantine sources for rhos and varangians contingent is analyzed. Problems of soldiers' recruiting to the Byzantine army are observed in the context of the international relations of the X-XII centuries. Factors providing stability for the preservation of the contingent are examined, among them: the functions of the units, the system of subordination, the legal position of the units, their quartering, payments to the troops and other material inducements. Stages of the activity сontingent are delineated according to changes in its ethnic and structural composition.

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