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Index
Cover
Title Page
Dedication
Contents
Introduction
Chronology
History of the Naval Forces
Rebuilding the fleet after the reconquest – the ships
Central and provincial fleet bases
Fleet of the Trebizond Empire
Manning the fleet
Operations, 1260s–1290s
Disbandments, and aftermath
Consequences
The Regiments
Gasmouloi
Marine Tzakones
Prosalentai
Fleet Organization & Strength
Command
Later strengths
Ships’ armament: ‘Greek Fire’ and artillery
Character and social status of naval personnel
Dress & Equipment
Sources for reconstruction
Dress
Weapons: swords, daggers, spears, javelins and bows
Defensive equipment: helmets, body armour and shields
Shield blazons of the Tzakones
Naval flags
Representative Actions
1275: Philanthrôpènos’s victory at Demetrias
1275–80: campaigns of Likarios
1427: Campaign of Leontarios
Battles of the Echinades Islands and Galata
Plate Commentaries
Select Bibliography
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