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Manzikert 1071: The breaking of Byzantium - Osprey Publishing

The book is a historical military analysis by David Nicolle , published as part of Osprey Publishing's Campaign series. It examines the pivotal clash between the Byzantine Empire and the Saljuq (Seljuk) Turks on August 26, 1071 . Key Historical Themes Nicolle David. Manzikert 1071: The breaking of ...

: Nicolle argues the victory was not inevitable. The defeat of Emperor Romanus IV Diogenes was compounded by a devastating Byzantine civil war that followed, which finalized the loss of territory more than the battle itself. Manzikert 1071: The breaking of Byzantium - Osprey