To a History of the Byzantine Army in XIII Century. The Reform of Akrites (Frontier Guards) Service During Michael VIII Paleologean's Board
Present article is devoted to consideration of one of aspects of reforming of the military organization of Byzantium at the first emperors of Paleologean dynasty. The object of research chose the akrits (frontier guards) service. As the result of research was determined, that as a result of reforming frontier guards service, akrites have been transformed to stratiotic estate. These actions have been directed on increase in tax revenues to treasury, and also have made possible a concentration of the basic forces of the Byzantian army on the western direction.