The Alexiad, a compelling, dramatic account of the Emperor Alexios of the Byzantine Empire (about 1050-1118), was written by Alexios' highly educated and articulate daughter, Anna Komnene. A princess raised in the royal court, Komnene (latinized as Comnena) is generally regarded as the first woman historian. She wrote the book from a convent during the last years of her life. This epic book covers the First Crusade, daily life at the court, internal plots and intrigues, wars and invasions, and religious heresies--all from the perspective of one who was there. It is the only primary source of the First Crusade from the Byzantine point of view. The translation from Greek to English by Elizabeth A. S. Dawes has been praised both for its readability and its accuracy.

In The Alexiad, Anna Komnene describes the political and military history of the Byzantine Empire during the reign of her father, Emperor Alexios I. The text is a reference on the Byzantium of the High Middle Ages, documenting the Byzantine Empire's interaction with the Crusades and highlighting the conflicting perceptions of the East and West in the early 12^th century.

The Alexiad, written in 1148 AD, is divided into 15 books. Its scope is limited to the duration of Alexios' reign, which it is thus able to depict in full detail, especially regarding political relations between the Byzantine Empire and western European powers. The Alexiad remains one of the few primary sources recording Byzantine reactions to both the Great Schism of 1054 and the First Crusade, as well as documenting first-hand the decline of Byzantine cultural influence in both eastern and western Europe.

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The Alexiad, a compelling, dramatic account of the Emperor Alexios of the Byzantine Empire (about 1050-1118), was written by Alexios' highly educated and articulate daughter, Anna Komnene. A princess raised in the royal court, Komnene (latinized as Comnena) is generally regarded as the first woman historian. She wrote the book from a convent during the last years of her life.

This epic book covers the First Crusade, daily life at the court, internal plots and intrigues, wars and invasions, and religious heresies--all from the perspective of one who was there. It is the only primary source of the First Crusade from the Byzantine point of view.

The translation from Greek to English by Elizabeth A. S. Dawes has been praised both for its readability and its accuracy.

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Step into the glittering, treacherous world of the Byzantine Empire, where power is won with brilliance and lost in an instant. Through the eyes of Anna Comnena, the fiercely intelligent daughter of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, witness the drama of court intrigue, fierce battles, and the empire's uneasy alliances with Crusaders. As she chronicles her father's relentless fight to secure his throne and protect his people, Anna reveals a world of cunning strategies and high-stakes diplomacy. This is history told with the vividness of a saga, a story of resilience and ambition in the face of overwhelming odds.

A masterpiece of medieval historiography, The Alexiad offers an unparalleled glimpse into the Byzantine Empire during the Crusades, written by a trailblazing female historian. Anna Comnena's detailed account of her father, Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, provides invaluable insights into the empire's political, military, and religious challenges. Her work bridges the perspectives of East and West, shedding light on the complex relationships between Byzantium and the Crusaders. As both a personal narrative and a historical chronicle, The Alexiad stands as a crucial resource for understanding a pivotal era in world history.

Annae Comnenae, Porphyrogenitae, Alexias V2 (1884) est liber qui continet secundam partem Annae Comnenae opus magnum, quod est historia vitae et regni patris sui, Imperatoris Alexii Comneni. Annae Comnenae est filia Alexii Comneni et scripsit hoc opus post mortem patris sui. In hac secunda parte, Annae Comnenae narrat res gestas patris sui contra Normannos et Sclavos, et describit vita cotidiana in palatio imperiali. Liber est editus anno 1884 et est una ex fontibus primariis historiae Byzantinae.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Annae Comnenae, Porphyrogenitae, Alexias V2 (1884) est liber qui continet continuationem historiarum Annae Comnenae, filiae imperatoris Alexii I Comneni, de vita et rebus gestis patris sui, Alexii I Comneni. In hoc volumine, Anna describit annos post mortem patris sui, includens descriptionem conflictus inter fratrem suum Ioannem et patruum suum Isaacum, et narrationem de vita et morte suorum filiorum, Ioannis et Manuele. Annae Comnenae, Porphyrogenitae, Alexias V2 (1884) est opus historicum notabile, quod exhibet vitae et mores imperatorum Byzantinorum in saeculo XII.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This historical text by Anna Comnena provides a unique perspective on the rule of the Byzantine Empire. As the daughter of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, Comnena's firsthand account offers valuable insights into the politics, society, and culture of the time, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the Byzantine Empire.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This historical text by Anna Comnena provides a unique perspective on the rule of the Byzantine Empire. As the daughter of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, Comnena's firsthand account offers valuable insights into the politics, society, and culture of the time, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the Byzantine Empire.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.