The Alexiad - Book by Anna Komnene

Name: The Alexiad
Author: Anna Komnene

The Alexiad is a 12th-century Byzantine historical text written by Anna Komnene, detailing the reign of her father, Emperor Alexios I Komnenos. It provides a unique, first-hand account of the Byzantine Empire’s political and military struggles, including the First Crusade and the defense against Norman invasions.

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Byzantium

Original Language: Greek

Original Title: Ἀλεξιάς

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