- SKU: 9781998667468
- BARCODE: 9781998667468
- VENDOR: BooksCloud
The Alexiad (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) - Hardcover
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by Anna Comnena (Author)
Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket
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.
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