@book{2026:meko:the_byzant,
title = {The Byzantine Navy in the Era of the Komnenoi and the Crusades (1081–1180)},
year = {2026},
note = {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.},
edition = {1},
publisher = {Arc Humanities Press},
address = {Yorkshire},
series = {War and Conflict in Premodern Societies},
volume = {},
author = {Meško, Marek and Klontza-Jaklová, Věra and Ruffíni, Barbora}
}