The Alexiad by Anna Comnena
A narration of the reign of the author's father, the Byzantine Emperor Alexius I. It provides information on the Byzantine war with the Normans, and on the First Crusade in which Alexius participated. It reveals the character of its author as it does about the fascinating period through which she lived.
Anna Comnena (1083 - 1153) was the eldest child of the Emperor Alexius I. She obtained an education in literature and philosophy due to her position. After a broken engagement to the heir to the throne, Anna was involved in an attempt to assasinate her brother, who had become King. She was exiled to a convent, where she wrote the Alexiad. E.R.A. Sewter was a well-known Byzantine scholar.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780140449587 |
| ISBN 10 | 0140449582 |
| Title | The Alexiad |
| Author | Anna Comnena |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2004-01-29 |
| Number of pages | 560 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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