In the Chronographia, is Michael Psellos’ concern for the army entirely disinterested?

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Vratimos, A. (2012). In the Chronographia, is Michael Psellos’ concern for the army entirely disinterested?, (49), 145-158. Retrieved from http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/Article.aspx?id=0584-98881249145V
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Title

In the Chronographia, is Michael Psellos’ concern for the army entirely disinterested?

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Author

Antonios, Vratimos

Journal

Zbornik radova Vizantoloskog instituta

Volume
Issue

49

Start page

145

End page

158

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DOI
URL

http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/Article.aspx?id=0584-98881249145V

Date

2012-2020/03/03/17:04:01

Abstract

The present article analyzes Psellos’ commentary on the disarray of the Byzantine army in the Chronographia. The topic is examined in relation to the political circumstances of the time, and the author’s own particular situation. It is possible to conclude that much of his commentary on the military in the Chronographia is disingenuous and is influenced by his own position and interests.

Keywords

Chronographia, Michael Psellos, Anthony Kaldellis, Concern for the Army, Military