The Byzantine Navy in the Era of the Komnenoi and the Crusades (1081-1180) (War and Conflict in Premodern Societies)

Meško, Marek/ Klontza-Jaklová, Věra/ Ruffíni, Barbora

Arc Humanities Press（2026/07発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 220 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781802702507

Full Description

This monograph investigates the spectacular renewal of the Byzantine navy under the founder of the Komnenian dynasty, Alexios I (1081-1118). It traces the development of the navy, its command structure, its warships, and numerical strength during Alexios I's reign and the reign of his immediate successors, John II (1118-1143) and Manuel I (1143-1180). The authors make extensive use of available written sources, engage with the archaeological context, and use advanced statistical analysis. The study underscores a critical transition: in 1081, Alexios inherited a navy in terminal decline from long-term neglect. The Komnenian reforms repositioned the fleet as a useful tool of Byzantine foreign policy during the era of the Crusades. Archaeological context confirms that maritime circulation in Byzantine waters changed significantly during this period.

Contents

List of Illustrations

Preface and Acknowledgements

Notes on Transliteration

Introduction

Chapter 1. Overview of the Development of the Byzantine Navy Prior to 1081

Chapter 2. Reforms of Alexios I Komnenos

Chapter 3. Byzantine Navy in the Eastern Mediterranean (1081-1118)

Chapter 4. The Successors of Alexios I Komnenos: John II and Manuel I Komnenos

Chapter 5. Byzantine Navy in the Eastern Mediterranean (1118-1180)

Chapter 6. Komnenian Navy, Seafaring, and Maritime Industry in the Scope of Archaeology

Conclusions

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Bibliography

Index