Warfare in the Serbian State from the Late 14th to the Mid-15th Century

Ivanović, Miloš (2024) Warfare in the Serbian State from the Late 14th to the Mid-15th Century. Journal of Balkan and Black Sea Studies, 13. pp. 1-16. ISSN 2667–470X

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to examine the changes in warfare within the Serbian state during the late Middle Ages. Beginning in the 1380s, Ottoman pressure on Serbian territories prompted significant transformations in the military organisation of Serbian rulers. To enhance their defences against the advancing threat, they introduced various forms of military service. Despot Stefan Lazarević undertook a reform of the local government system, establishing new administrative units. Additionally, the period under review witnessed notable advancements and changes in armaments

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