The history of the Byzantine Ionian Islands from the beginning of the 11th century to the early years of the Latin Empire, a period during which the Byzantine naval Theme of Cephalonia (NTHK) continued to exist - albeit in a state of decline - is rich in events of great significance. [...]
This study is thematically based on the paper I prepared for the 5th International Panionian Conference (Argostoli, Kefalonia, May 1986) entitled "The Byzantine Theme of Cephalonia and the Normans in the 11th and 12th centuries).

(from the preface of the first edition)

Twenty years after its first publication, which has since been sold out, I am proceeding with a reissue of this concise treatise, with several corrections and bibliographic additions, reserving the publication of a restructured and enriched third edition based on several significant publications on the subject that have been released between 1986 and 2006. The reception of this small book by critics has been generally favorable. [...]

(from the preface of the second edition)