Books by Timothy Dawson

It is the year 1463, a time of honor and bravery and also a time of suspicion. In this story, a young man must learn how to separate myth from fact and face a destiny that he never dreamed of. He will have to face the dark unknown and piece together the puzzle of all the strange and mysterious occurrences that have haunted his home for many years. Can he face what is coming? Will his new friends help him, or will he be alone? Can he follow his destiny even though it might require the ultimate sacrifice? In this story, a seventeen-year-old young man will face overwhelming odds in his quest to finally end a long war that has been happening all around his hometown since before he was born.

Regarded as the elite arm of the military during the Middle Byzantine period, the cavalry executed high speed reconnaissance, agile arrow barrages and crippling blows to enemy formations. This book offers an examination of their training, weaponry, dress and daily life.

Built on a belief system emphasising stealth, surprise, swift manoeuvre and force, the Byzantine infantryman was trained in survival, sword, spear and archery techniques and also land and sea combat. This book details the everyday experience of the infantryman from his recruitment, through his training regime to his encounters with his enemies.